Capital City: 蚕耻茅产别肠 City
Bordered by Ontario, New Brunswick, Labrador and the United States, 蚕耻茅产别肠 has an area of 1,450,680 km虏. Its area is three times that of France and seven times that of Great Britain, making it the largest of Canada鈥檚 provinces. Almost 80 per cent of 蚕耻茅产别肠ers live in urban centres located along the banks of the historic and scenic St. Lawrence River.
Out of a total population of about 7.65 million, more than six million people are of French origin. French is the mother tongue of 82 per cent of 蚕耻茅产别肠ers. Since 1970, immigration has been an integral part of this province鈥檚 cultural and economic wealth. Between 1986 and 1991, 78 per cent of the gains in 蚕耻茅产别肠鈥檚 population came from people with origins other than French, British or Aboriginal.
Renowned for its rich history and its lively cultural activity, Montreal has a population of 3.64 million. It offers jazz, comedy and film festivals, fashionable boutiques, and world-class dining. 蚕耻茅产别肠 City is the province鈥檚 capital and third largest city. It is the only fortified city in North America. In addition to historic neighbourhoods, 蚕耻茅产别肠 City features contemporary exhibitions and theatre, and a famous winter carnival.
