Capital City: ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦ City
Bordered by Ontario, New Brunswick, Labrador and the United States, ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦ has an area of 1,450,680 km². Its area is three times that of France and seven times that of Great Britain, making it the largest of Canada’s provinces. Almost 80 per cent of ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦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 ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦ers. Since 1970, immigration has been an integral part of this province’s cultural and economic wealth. Between 1986 and 1991, 78 per cent of the gains in ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦â€™s 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. ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦ City is the province’s capital and third largest city. It is the only fortified city in North America. In addition to historic neighbourhoods, ²Ï³Üé²ú±ð³¦ City features contemporary exhibitions and theatre, and a famous winter carnival.