Quebec

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Quebec is a Canadian province. In 2007 its population is more than 7 million people.[1] The majority of its population speaks French but due to immigration and its history, there are important communities speaking other languages, primarily English, Italian, and Spanish.

Geography

Cities

The ten largest cities by population in Quebec[2] are :

  1. Montreal
  2. Quebec City
  3. Laval
  4. Gatineau
  5. Longueuil
  6. Sherbrooke
  7. Saguenay
  8. Lévis
  9. Trois-Rivieres
  10. Terrebonne


References

  1. ↑ See Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 1996 Censuses
  2. ↑ See Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses.
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