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The Province of Quebec (French: Quebec; English: Quebec) is the primary administrative unit of Canada.
Canada
The largest province in area, as of 2015, with a total area of 1.667 million square kilometers and a population of 8.23 million, more than 80% of the population
France
Descendent is the center of French culture in North America, where the official language is
French
.
Quebec is located in the southeast of Canada, facing the north
Hudson Bay
, the east Face
Labrador
Area sum
Gulf of St. Lawrence
, South to
America
, Siljan
Ontario
and
James Bay
For Canada and eastern North America traffic arteries. The capital
Quebec City
, the largest city
Montreal
.
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In 2014, the province of Quebec achieved a gross national product
(GDP)
$373.7 billion, accounting for about 20% of all Canada, the service sector accounts for about 70.7% of the province's GDP, and the manufacturing sector accounts for 14.4%. High-tech industries such as aviation industry and multimedia games have become core industries.
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- Chinese name
- Quebec
- Foreign name
- French: Quebec English: Quebec
- alias
- quois
- Administrative category
- First-level administrative region
- Subordinate region
- Canada
- Geographical position
- Southeast Canada
- Area product
- 1667000 km²
- Subordinate area
- Montreal , Sherbrooke Etc.
- Government premises
- Quebec City
- Telephone area code
- 1
- Postal code
- 999040
- Climatic condition
- Polar and subpolar climates
- Population number
- 8.23 million (2015)
- Famous scenic spot
- St. Anne's Cathedral, Olympic Park, St. Lawrence River
- aerodrome
- Montreal Trudeau International Airport, Quebec City King Luther International Airport
- prescription
- French
- Total GDP
- $373.7 billion (2014)
- Per capita GDP
- $45,850 (2014)
Quebec
The first Europeans to visit the area
Adventurer
is
Jacques Katia
He arrived in 1534
Gaspe
It sailed into the St. Lawrence River in 1535.
After 1627, the French king
Louis XIII
Order, except
Roman Catholicism
Foreign immigrants are not allowed in
New France
To settle down. This ensures that
colony
Education and welfare are in the hands of the church. In 1663 New France became a royal province under Jean Talon.
In 1763, he was king of England
Louis XV
With the signing of the Treaty of Paris, France gave up New France in exchange for retaining possession of the West Indies
Guadeloupe
. The British will Canada
(Then part of New France)
Renamed the province of Quebec.
St. Lawrence River
After the American Revolution of 1776, the influx of British loyalists into Canada changed the demographic composition. To this end, the Constitution Act of 1791 was adopted
Ottawa River
To divide the original colony into two parts. The west is
Upper Canada
, switch to the English legal system, the east is
Lower Canada
Maintain the status quo.
In 1841, the British government established Upper and Lower Canada as the Province of Canada.
In 1867, the Province of Canada was joined by two other British colonies
New Brunswick
,
Nova Scotia
Merged into the Canadian Union, the provinces of Canada were divided
Ont (Ontario)
And two parts of Quebec.
The Castle of Frontenac
In 1980, Quebec held its first statewide referendum on sovereignty, with 60 per cent of Quebecers voting against secession from Canada.
On October 30, 1995, Quebec's second referendum on independence was again rejected, but the vote was very close
(50.6% against, 49.4% in favor)
.
On November 27, 2006,
Parliament of Canada
The prime Minister was approved by 266 votes to 16 against
Harper
's"
Quebecois
Is one nation in a united Canada."
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The province of Quebec is divided into 17 administrative regions with 104 counties and 1,288 communes.
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Quebec is located between 57° and 80° west, 45° and 63° north, in southeastern Canada
The Arctic Ocean
, to the West
Ontario
and
Hudson Bay
To the east lies the Labrador area and
Gulf of St. Lawrence
, South to
New Brunswick
And the United States
Maine
,
New Hampshire
,
Vermont
and
New York
Adjoining, West
Ontario
and
James Bay
.
Quebec has a total area of 1.667 million square kilometers, accounting for nearly one-sixth of Canada's total land area, and is the largest province in Canada
(Together with regional statistics, it is second only to
Nunavut
)
, an area of approximately
France
Three times as much.
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The topography of Quebec is divided into three parts:
St. Lawrence River
The mountains and highlands to the north, which account for about four-fifths of the province's land; eastern
Gaspe peninsula
; To the west, the St. Lawrence Lowland is a fertile delta where the whole land is located.
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The two highest mountains in Quebec are Mont de L 'Iberville (1,622 m) and Jacques Cartier (1,268 m).
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Quebec has a diverse climate, from south to north, with an average summer temperature of 25 ~ 5 ° C, an average winter temperature of -10~-25 ° C, and the lowest temperature in the north as low as -60 ° C. The average snowfall in winter is about 3 meters. The south has a wet continental climate, and the far north is a polar climate
Subpolar climate
.
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Quebec has 180,000 square kilometers of fresh water, 4,500 rivers that end up in the Atlantic Ocean, and millions of lakes, 30 of which are more than 250 square kilometers in size,
Lake Mistasini
It is the largest natural lake. In addition, the largest inland body of water in Quebec is the Cania Pisco Reservoir.
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Map of Quebec
Quebec is located in the Saint Lawrence Forest region, which is known as
Mixed forest
Mainly, the main tree species are eastern white pine, red pine, Eastern hemlock, yellow birch, sugar maple, red maple and red oak.
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As of 2015, Quebec has a total population of 8.23 million, of which more than 80% are French residents and 82% are French speakers, concentrated in the southern region along the St. Lawrence River.
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Quebec Provincial Parliament Building
The lieutenant Governor is the head of state
Queen Elizabeth II
In the province, the current Lieutenant Governor is Michel Doyoung. The head of the provincial government is the Governor, who is headed by the majority Leader of the Parliament, and the current governor is Philippe Couillard. Elections for the government of Quebec are held every five years, and the government is formed by the majority party in the National Assembly, the head of which is the Premier, who appoints the ministers and makes up the Executive Council.
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Quebec
Quebec's planting industry is dominated by corn, soybeans, vegetables and potatoes, and animal husbandry is dominated by dairy cows, livestock and poultry. Within the province
St. Lawrence River
The valley is a rich agricultural region, producing dairy products, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and maple syrup
Quebec is the largest in the world
Maple sugar
Place of origin)
. There are coniferous forests in the north of the valley, and the forestry is more developed.
Quebec manufacturing industry started early, is an important iron ore, electricity, paper products in Canada. The province promotes mineral development in the north, supports an innovative economy and high-tech industries, and makes aviation, aluminum processing, multimedia games, biomedicine, information and communication, and clean energy its core industries.
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Bank of Montreal, Quebec
In 2014, Quebec's total international trade was about 165.9 billion Canadian dollars, of which imports were about 90 billion Canadian dollars, an increase of 1.9% over 2013, accounting for 18.5% of Canada's total imports; Exports were approximately $75.91 billion, up 14.8% from 2013, and accounted for 14.5% of Canada's total exports. In terms of imports, the top five import source countries in Quebec are the United States, China, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom; In terms of exports, the top five exporting countries in Quebec are the United States, China, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
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Quebec is a major education province, and the education budget accounts for about 25% of government spending. There are 18 institutions of higher learning and 63 community colleges. The number of college students is about 500,000, and more than 60,000 college graduates are graduated every year. Twenty-one percent of the working population has a college degree. Famous universities
McGill University
,
University of Montreal
,
Laval University
,
Concordia University
Let's wait.
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Quebec has a health insurance and social security system based on the principle of equality. All Quebec citizens, regardless of their financial status, are entitled to free medical care and free hospitalization by participating in public hospitalization insurance and medical insurance.
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Quebec is a major traffic artery between Canada and eastern North America, as of 2015, the total mileage of railways in the province is 6,596 kilometers, and the total mileage of roads is 200,000 kilometers.
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The St. Lawrence River deep Water Channel in Quebec is 3,769 km long and accessible from the Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
There are 11 national commercial ports in the province, and the Port of Montreal has an annual throughput of about 28 million tons.
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There are 43 airports in the province of Quebec, three of which are international airports
Jean Lesage International Airport, Quebec
,
Montreal Trudeau International Airport
Montreal Trudeau International Airport is Canada's third largest airport, with 13.8 million passengers in 2012, 40% of whom were international passengers.
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Arms of Quebec
The Quebec flower is the iris, once used in Quebec
lily
(Symbol of France)
As a provincial flower, it was replaced by the native iris. Bird of Quebec
Snowy owl
The patron saint of French Canada is
John the Baptist
.
St. John's Day since 1977
(24 June)
It is an official provincial celebration in Quebec. Song "National"
(Gens du pays)
It is often used as the unofficial provincial song of Quebec. Quebec's motto is "I keep it in mind."
(Je me souviens
The words are engraved on the front of the Quebec Parliament building and are also on the Quebec coat of arms. Quebec is sometimes called the Province of Beauty.
(La Belle Province)
The phrase was used on car license plates before the 1970s and was adopted as an official motto after the 1970s
Je me souviens
Instead.
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Flag of Quebec
Quebec is often described as
Europe
and
America
It inherited both French tradition and culture and the British parliamentary system. People can experience American, French and British culture at the same time. Quebec is also home to 11 indigenous cultures and about 600,000 others in the province
English
Ethnic minorities.
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The Winter Carnival is the most grand festival of Quebec residents, the festival begins in February every year, known as the world's largest winter parade, with typical French cultural characteristics. Before the festival, it is necessary to build a five-storey "snow castle" with snow; During the festival, to elect a "carnival king", as the temporary "ruler" of Quebec City, he dressed in white, wearing a white hat, dressed as a snowman. The traditional "ice boat race" is held on the ice-broken St. Lawrence River. There are also various other activities on ice and snow.
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Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec is the oldest city in North America, a historic and cultural city in North America,
Places of historical interest
It is the only American city north of Mexico with an ancient wall
UNESCO
Rated as a world-class historic preservation site. Not only is the language French, but everyday life,
pebble
Streets, French architecture, stone churches, etc., all show the Middle Ages
Europe
Style.
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St. Anne's Cathedral
St. Anne's Cathedral
Olympic Park
The Olympic Park in Montreal, Quebec was held in 1976
Montreal Summer Olympics
The former site of the stadium, with its sloping tower, has become a symbol of Montreal with a height of about 50 meters
(163 inches)
It is the tallest Leaning Tower in the world. On a good day, you can see 80 kilometers (50 miles) away. Visitors can take a cable car to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of the city
The St. Lawrence River
Trade fairs and performances are often held in the park.
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St. Lawrence River
The St. Lawrence River is a large water system in east-central North America, connecting the United States
Minnesota
The source of the St. Louis River and
Canada
The eastern end leads to the Atlantic
Cabot Strait
It flows through the interior of North America for about 4,000 kilometers. Whale watching cruises on the river run from mid-July to September each year, during which time the St. Lawrence River near the Saguna River is home to a large number of whales. Visitors can take a boat ride from Tedowshak to get a closer look at the giant mammals.
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St. Joseph's Chapel
St. Joseph's Chapel
