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The flag of Quebec, also known as the fleurdelisé
The flag of Quebec, also known as the fleurdelisé
  1. Quebec is one of the four founding provinces of Canada.
  2. At over 1.5 million km2, Quebec is the largest province by area in Canada, 2.7 times the size of France, and 6 times the UK.
  3. Quebec is the second most populous province in Canada.
  4. Hydro-Québec is the largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world.
  5. The most common family name in Canada is "Tremblay:" 180,000 people have this family name, or one in 42 Quebecois.
  6. The composer of Canada's national anthem, Calixa Lavallée, was born in Quebec.
  7. The Port of Quebec is Canada's oldest port.
  8. Tadoussac, Quebec, established in 1599, is the oldest settlement in Canada.
  9. Quebec is the world's largest producer of maple syrup, claiming more than 75% of the world's production.
  10. The Château Frontenac in Quebec City is the most photographed hotel in the world.
  11. The narrowest house in North America is located on rue Donnacona in Quebec City.
  12. Over 95% of the population is French speaking but more than 40% can speak both English and French
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