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    • Quebec is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the largest province by area and the second-largest by population. With an area of 1.5 million square kilometres (0.58 million square miles) and more than 12,000 km (7,500 mi) of borders, in North America, Quebec is located in Central Canada. The province shares land borders with the provin… See more

    Etymology

    The name Québec comes from an Algonquin word meaning 'narrow passage' or 'strait'. The name originally referred to the area around Quebec City where the Saint Lawrence River narrows to a cliff-lined gap. Early variat… See more

    History

    The Paleo-Indians, theorized to have migrated from Asia to America between 20,000 and 14,000 years ago, were the first people to establish themselves on the lands of Quebec, arriving after the Laurentide Ice Sheet melted … See more

    Quebec | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
    Learn about Quebec, the largest province of Canada and the second most populous, with its rich Francophone heritage and diverse natural and human resources. Explore its history, geograp…
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    Quebec - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Quebec is a French-speaking province in eastern Canada. It has a rich history, culture, and natural resources, but also a strong desire to separate from Canada.

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    Culture of Quebec - Wikipedia

    Learn about the history, heritage, folklore and arts of Quebec, the only French-speaking province in North America. Explore the influences of France, Britain, America and other cultures on Quebec's culture and identity.

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    What is Québec known for?
    Quebec is well known for producing maple syrup, for its comedy, and for making hockey one of the most popular sports in Canada. It is also renowned for its culture; the province produces literature, music, films, TV shows, festivals, and more. The name Québec comes from an Algonquin word meaning 'narrow passage' or 'strait'. [ 17 ]

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    Is Québec a city?
    Quebec City (/ kwɪˈbɛk / ⓘ or / kəˈbɛk /; [ 11 ] French: Ville de Québec), officially known as Québec (French pronunciation: [kebɛk]), [ 12 ] is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459, [ 13 ] and the metropolitan area had a population of 839,311. [ 14 ]

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    How do you spell Québec in English?
    As a result, in English, the federal government style distinguishes the city and province by spelling the city with an acute accent (Québec) and the province without one (Quebec). The government of Quebec spells both names "Québec", including when writing in English. [ 21 ]

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    Why is Quebec called Quebec?
    The province also neighbours on four American states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. The name Quebec was inspired by an Algonquian word meaning “where the river narrows.” The French in New France used it solely to refer to the city of Quebec. The British were the first to use the name in a broader sense.

    Quebec - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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    When did Quebec City get its name?
    Explorer Samuel de Champlain founded a French settlement here in 1608, and adopted the Algonquin name. Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only fortified city walls remaining in the Americas north of Mexico.

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    When did Quebec become the capital of Canada?
    Quebec city, formerly the capital of the colony, remained the capital of Lower Canada. It was incorporated in 1832 and was given its actual charter in 1840, the year that Parliament voted to rejoin Upper and Lower Canada as the Province of Canada.

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    Oct 25, 2024 · Learn about Quebec, the capital of Quebec province and one of the oldest cities in Canada. Explore its history, culture, geography, and attractions with Britannica.

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    Quebec - The Canadian Encyclopedia

    Sep 30, 2007 · Learn about Quebec, the largest province in Canada, with its geography, people, culture and history. Find out how Quebec became a French colony, a British colony, a Canadian province and a distinct society.

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    Quebec City - The Canadian Encyclopedia

    May 13, 2008 · Quebec City, Quebec, founded in 1608, population 549,459 (2021 census), 531,902 (2016 census). Quebec City, the capital of the province of Quebec, is located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River where it …

  10. Wikipédia
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