🗺️ Chapter 10: Canada's Regions
10.3.2 Quebec
2 paragraphs · 4 questions
Close to eight million people lived in Quebec In 2012, . Almost all of them live along the St. Lawrence River or near it. More than three out of four speak French as their first language. The Canadian Shield gave the province the raw materials for major industries: forestry, energy and mining. Quebec makes more pulp and paper than any other province. Its enormous supply of fresh water lets it produce more hydro-electricity than anywhere else in Canada.
Key Facts
- Nearly 8 million people, as of the 2012 guide
- Over three-quarters speak French as a first language
- Canada's main producer of pulp and paper
- Largest producer of hydro-electricity, thanks to its fresh water
Quebec also works at the front edge of modern industry, in fields such as pharmaceuticals and aeronautics. Its films, music, books and food are admired abroad, especially inside La Francophonie, the association of French-speaking nations. Montreal is the second biggest city in Canada. Outside Paris, it is the largest city in the world where most people speak French. Montreal is known for how many different cultures live side by side there.
Key Facts
- A leader in pharmaceuticals and aeronautics
- Culture is prominent in La Francophonie, the French-speaking nations
- Montreal is Canada's second largest city
- The largest mainly French-speaking city after Paris
Test yourself on this topic
4 practice questions from “Quebec”, each with the answer explained.
- What share of Quebecers speak French as their first language?
- Which province produces the most hydro-electricity in Canada?
- Montreal is the second largest mainly French-speaking city after which city?
- What is La Francophonie?
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