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Quebec

Quebec. By: Bruno La Rou. Location. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/province/pqz.htm. Flag. History. July 3, 1608, Samuel de Champlain settled on Quebec’s shoreline. In 1774 the British passed the Quebec act. This allowed the colony to retain its language and customs.

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Quebec

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  1. Quebec By: Bruno La Rou

  2. Location http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/province/pqz.htm

  3. Flag

  4. History • July 3, 1608, Samuel de Champlain settled on Quebec’s shoreline. • In 1774 the British passed the Quebec act. This allowed the colony to retain its language and customs.

  5. Samuel de Champlain • Samuel de Champlain is the founder of Quebec. • Born in Brouage, France in 1567 • Nicknamed “The Father of New France

  6. About Quebec • Eastern Canada • 523,765.73 sq. miles • Population: 7,903,001(2011 Census) • French nationality • Agriculture, energy, mining, forestry • Capital city: Quebec city • Quebec’s fortifications: Best tourist attraction • Government: Parliamentary Democracy

  7. Arts • Quebec has wonderful master pieces in art galleries through out the city.

  8. Fun Facts • Jacques Cartier was a French explorer that landed in Quebec in 1535. • A winter carnival is held every year from January to February. • Quebec city is 400 years old and is the oldest French speaking community in North America. • Largest Canadian Province.

  9. Foods Poutine is a common food in Quebec. It is made up of fries, Gravy, and cheese curls. Bagels are another tasty meal in Quebec.

  10. Work Cited • http://llpsmiddle.global2.vic.edu.au/files/2011/06/quebec-flag.jpg • http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/provinces/p/quebecfacts.htm • http://geography.about.com/od/canadamaps/a/Quebec-City-Facts.htm • http://www.quebecregion.com/en/what-to-do/activities-attractions/must-see-attractions/ • http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/world/quebec-province-canada-history-politics.html • http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/foods-to-eat-in-quebec/ • http://www.samueldechamplain.com/ • http://www.quebecregion.com/en/what-to-do/activities-attractions/art-lover/

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