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Quebec is located between Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador Quebec is located between Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial language is French Provincial language is French Provincial flower is the Madonna Lily Provincial flower is the Madonna Lily Entered Canadian federation on Entered Canadian federation on The 1 st of July 1867 The 1 st of July 1867 Largest city is Montréal Largest city is Montréal population - 7,598,100 (2005) population - 7,598,100 (2005) the largest province the largest province
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History of Quebec QQQQuebec was founded by Sameul de Champlain in July 3,1608 IIIIt started out as a trading post for French settlers IIIIroquois lived in villages along the St.Lawrence River.
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The origin of these foods goes back to 1534 when the French first came to Quebec. Used lots of spices like chives, rosemary, sage and thyme. made cheese such as the modern Laughing Cow and Other cheese.
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Quebec National Day, also known as St. John the Baptist’s Day (or St. Jean Baptiste Day), is celebrated on June 24th. It is a statutory holiday in Quebec. On this day, French Canadians honor their patron saint, Saint Jean-Baptiste (John the Baptist). The province observes this legal holiday, called Quebec National Day (Fete Nationale des Quebecois), with solemn ceremonies followed by lively festivities and art and sports events.
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French is today spoken by about 350 million people around the world HERE ARE THESTATISTICS ON FRENCH IN CANADA. French is the mother tongue of about 6.7 million Canadians (23% of the Canadian population) French
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Creative Works Joe Fafard By Matthew and Sue Hoye Made of Quebec soapstone
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Famous French Canadians COMING SHOWS
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!!!!!!!~!!!!!!Fun Facts!!!!!!~!!!!!!!! http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2058 571792480.htmlhttp://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2058 571792480.html is a cool site for a quick dose of brain food! http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2058 571792480.html http://www.quebec- guidetouristique.travel/didyouknow.aspx http://www.quebec- guidetouristique.travel/didyouknow.aspx This is a good place to get more information on Quebec. This is a good place to get more information on Quebec.
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!!!!!!!~!!!Fun Facts 2!!!!!!~!!!!!! http://www.triv.net/html/history.htmhttp://www.triv.net/html/history.htm This is http://www.triv.net/html/history.htm Is a fun site to test your history.
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