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The Provinces of Canada:The Provinces of Canada:

Quebec Quebec

Symbols of Quebec Symbols of Quebec

The provincial bird The provincial bird The provincial flowerThe provincial flower The provincial treeThe provincial tree

Provincial FlagProvincial Flag

Quebec’s Flag wasQuebec’s Flag was adopted on Januaryadopted on January 21, 1948 21, 1948 Flag representsFlag represents

Origin of QuebecOrigin of Quebec

The name Quebec comes from the Algonquin word meaning The name Quebec comes from the Algonquin word meaning narrow passage or strait. It refers to the area of Quebec City andnarrow passage or strait. It refers to the area of Quebec City and

the narrowing of the river at Cape Diamond.the narrowing of the river at Cape Diamond.

Province HistoryProvince History

First InhabitantsFirst Inhabitants– The first inhabitants. The first inhabitants.

ExplorationExploration- - Jean Cabot Jean Cabot Jacques Cartier Jacques Cartier Samuel de Champlain Samuel de Champlain SettlementSettlement

– The first was made by Samuel de Champlain.The first was made by Samuel de Champlain.

Province History, continuedProvince History, continued

Pre-Confederation:Pre-Confederation:Before Confederation (1840 to 1867), Quebec and Ontario were Before Confederation (1840 to 1867), Quebec and Ontario were

part of a British colony called the Province of part of a British colony called the Province of Canada. Canada. George-Etienne CartierGeorge-Etienne Cartier, the co-priminister wanted , the co-priminister wanted to join with the other Britches North America colonies - New to join with the other Britches North America colonies - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. There were four main reasons for this:Newfoundland. There were four main reasons for this:

1. They were changing governments very often in the Province

of Canada2. Economy with other provinces3. For peace and relations with United States4. The building of the railroad

•Quebec entered Confederation in July 1, 1867.

•The first Lieutenant Governor of the province after Confederation was James Murray.

•The first Premier of the province after Confederation was Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau.

Province hoodProvince hood

Pierre-Joseph-Olivier ChauveauJames Murray

GovernmentGovernment

National GovernmentNational Government– There are currently 125 Members of Parliament There are currently 125 Members of Parliament

representing Quebec in the federal government.representing Quebec in the federal government.

Provincial GovernmentProvincial Government– The current Lieutenant GovernorThe current Lieutenant Governor

of Quebec is of Quebec is Pierre DuchesnePierre Duchesne

– The current Premier of Quebec The current Premier of Quebec

is is Pauline MaroisPauline Marois

Map of [Quebec]Map of [Quebec]: Quebec is located in eastern Canada.

StatisticsStatistics

PopulationPopulation AreaArea Population DensityPopulation Density Largest CityLargest City Capital CityCapital City Other CitiesOther Cities

EconomyEconomy

Chief aspects of the provincial economy Chief aspects of the provincial economy include:include:– The economy of Quebec represents 20.36% of The economy of Quebec represents 20.36% of

the total GDP of Canada the total GDP of Canada – Quebec has an advanced, market-based and Quebec has an advanced, market-based and

open economy open economy

WeatherWeather

The average high temperature in July is The average high temperature in July is 2424°C and low is 13 °C.°C and low is 13 °C.

The average high temperature in January is The average high temperature in January is --8°C and low is -18°C --8°C and low is -18°C

The average yearly precipitation is 81.2cm.The average yearly precipitation is 81.2cm.

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

WaterWater–   Quebec possesses 3% of the world’s fresh Quebec possesses 3% of the world’s fresh

waterwater

MineralsMinerals– Iron, zinc, nickel copper and precious metals Iron, zinc, nickel copper and precious metals

such as gold.such as gold.

Natural Resources, continuedNatural Resources, continued Plant LifePlant Life

• TThistle flowershistle flowers and and Blue Flag Lily's Animal LifeAnimal Life North Quebec: seals, polar bears, and arctic foxes.North Quebec: seals, polar bears, and arctic foxes. Woodland: wolfs, black bears, caribous, deer and mossesWoodland: wolfs, black bears, caribous, deer and mosses Birds: goose, duck, blue jay and partridge Birds: goose, duck, blue jay and partridge Fish: trout, pickerel, pike and bassFish: trout, pickerel, pike and bass

Places to VisitPlaces to Visit

- Parliament Building - Parliament Building - Ice Hotel Ice Hotel - Old QuebecOld Quebec- Montmorency FallsMontmorency Falls

Famous PeopleFamous People

Celine Dion (singer)Celine Dion (singer) William Shatner (Actor on Star Trek)William Shatner (Actor on Star Trek) Nikki Yanofsky (singer)Nikki Yanofsky (singer) Cindy Busby (actress)Cindy Busby (actress)

William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerNikki YanofskyNikki Yanofsky

Provincial Motto & Coat of ArmsProvincial Motto & Coat of Arms

Je me souviens Je me souviens ““I I remember"remember"

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