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# History and Culture of Quebec The following information describes the history and culture of Quebec, Canada. **Geographical Significance:** * "Québec" comes from an Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows". * Major cities like Gatineau, Laval, and Montreal are located in Quebec. *...

# History and Culture of Quebec The following information describes the history and culture of Quebec, Canada. **Geographical Significance:** * "Québec" comes from an Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows". * Major cities like Gatineau, Laval, and Montreal are located in Quebec. * Quebec City acted as the capital under French rule. * Quebec's population in 2023 exceeds 8 million. **Important Historical Figures and Events:** * Notable Canadian Prime Ministers Chrétien, Mulroney and Martin are of Quebec origin. * Quebec's settlement transitioned from French to British rule in 1763. * The Quebec Winter Carnival is held annually in February. * The 1837-1838 Patriote Rebellion is a significant event. * The Quebec Bridge is the world's longest cantilever bridge. * Laval University established in 1663 by François de Montmorency-Laval is the first university in North America to offer higher education in French. * The Loi 22 of 1974 declared French the sole official language of Quebec. * Charles de Gaulle's famous speech "Vive le Québec libre" in 1967 strengthened the Quebec independence movement. **Notable People:** * French writers such as Mavis Gallant, Mordecai Richler, and Gabrielle Roy. * Singers such as Celine Dion, Roch Voisine, and Kate McGarrigle. **Other Details:** * The population of non-French speaking people in Quebec in 2011 was 4%. * The harlequin is the bird emblem of Quebec and often shown on signs. * The fleur-de-lis is the common symbol used on the Quebec flag. **Media:** * Notable Quebec newspapers include Le Soleil and Le Journal de Québec. * A notable Quebec film is Bon Cop Bad Cop.