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Living in Québec

Québec: Land of the Americas<br> The largest of the 10 provinces in the Canadian federation: 3 times larger than France, 5 times larger than Japan.

Land of contrasts<br> Over one million lakes and rivers. Diverse and plentiful natural resources. A climate as distinct as the seasons.

The St. Lawrence River: one of the world’s greatest waterways, and the most important in North America.

Montréal: a Metropolis Open to World Influences

Québec: the National Capital of History and Culture <br> Photo: Claudel Huot/OTCCUQ

Quebecers: 7.7 million inhabitants, almost a quarter of the population of Canada.<br> Photo: Marc Archambault

Québec Society: Pluralist and Inclusive

A French-speaking Society<br> Photo: Jean Désy

The First Nations: Ancestral and Contemporary<br> Eleven linguistically and culturally distinct Aboriginal nations.<br> Photo: Heiko Wittenborn

Cultural Outreach<br> Photo: Camirand Suits: Domimique Lemieux © 2006 Cirque du Soleil

The Environment: An Ongoing Commitment

Well-established, Progressive Political Institutions<br> Photo: C.C.N.Q., Denis Lemelin

Progressive Legislation: a source of inspiration abroad

Education: Accessible Learning

Healthcare: A Universal System

Agri-food And Fine Foods<br> Québec’s wide range of gourmet products are recognized and exported around the world.<br> Photo: Éric Labonté, MAPAQ

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