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Quebec is located between Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador Quebec is located between Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial language is French.

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2 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

3 History of Quebec QQQQuebec was founded by Sameul de Champlain in July 3,1608 IIIIt started out as a trading post for French settlers IIIIroquois lived in villages along the St.Lawrence River.

4  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.

5 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.

6 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

7 Creative Works  Joe Fafard By Matthew and Sue Hoye Made of Quebec soapstone

8 Famous French Canadians COMING SHOWS

9 !!!!!!!~!!!!!!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.

10 !!!!!!!~!!!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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12  http://www.google.ca/ http://www.google.ca/  http://www.ask.com/ http://www.ask.com/  http:// www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/en/exploration/1608-1763.shtml http:// www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/en/exploration/1608-1763.shtml  http:// www.infohub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32 61 http:// www.infohub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32 61  http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/canada/facts/qc.ht ml http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/canada/facts/qc.ht ml  http://www.gouv.qc.ca/portail/quebec/pgs/commun/portrait/culture/?la ng=en http://www.gouv.qc.ca/portail/quebec/pgs/commun/portrait/culture/?la ng=en  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language


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