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Quebec (French: Québec ⓘ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.It is the largest province by area and the second-largest by population.Much of the population lives in urban areas along the St. Lawrence River, between its most populous city, Montreal, and the provincial capital, Quebec City.
Quebec City ( Ville de Québec in French) is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the second largest city in Quebec, behind Montreal. It is known for its winter fair, beautiful churches, and an old hotel called Château Frontenac. It is next to the Saint Lawrence River.
Contents. hide. (Top) Summary of Quebec's political transformations. Precolonial era. European explorations. Canada of New France (1608–1763) Province of Quebec (1763–1791) Lower Canada (1791–1840) Province of Canada (1840-1867) Confederation and Early Quebec (1867–1914) Early 20th century Quebec (1915-1959) Late 20th century Quebec (1960-1999)
Quebec City ( / kwɪˈbɛk / ⓘ or / kəˈbɛk /; French: Ville de Québec ), officially Québec ( French pronunciation: [ kebɛk] ), is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459, and the metropolitan area had a population of 839,311.
Quebec City ( French: Ville de Québec, or just Québec) is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It sits at a commanding position on cliffs overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Apr 19, 2022 · Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Québec City is unlike any other city in North America with its dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the St. Lawrence River, its fortification walls, narrow winding streets and wealth of historic buildings spanning four centuries.
Portrait. History. Québec City is 400 years old.
