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"Québec is a distinctive
environment. Often described as a small piece of Europe transplanted to
North America or as a link between the Old World and the New, Québec
is a true crossroads. What a marvellous place to study!"
Source :
Studying in Québec the best of two worlds (CRÉPUQ)
Territory: three times the size
of France, five times the size of Japan
Québec is located in North America. It has an area of 1.7 million km2.
Thousands of lakes and forests cover much of this large Eastern Canadian
province.
Population: nearly a quarter of
the Canadian population
Over 7.4 million people live in Québec, or nearly 24% of the Canadian
population. The largest cities are Montréal and Québec City with 3.5
million and 661 000 people respectively. The Aboriginal people represent
about 1 % of Québec's population.
Language: French, the official
language
Québec is a French-speaking society with a large minority of
English-speakers and new Quebecers. Many cultural communities speak
other languages.
Education system: modern,
accessible and highly regarded
The Québec government allocates significant funding to education. Its
education system is comprised of renowned public and private,
francophone and anglophone institutions.
Political system: democracy
Québec's parliamentary system is based on the British model. Québec is
a democratic society. Its political system is based on freedom, equality
and citizen participation in political associations and parties.
Economy: Québec in the world
Québec is a high-tech industrialized society. It is noted for aerospace
products, pharmaceuticals, information technology, telecommunications,
hydroelectricity and metallurgy. Québec businesses are active in
globalization and the liberalization of exchanges with international
market potential.
Health and social services: an
original organization, dedicated manpower
The Québec health and social services system provides a broad range of
services. Quebecers benefit from high quality services that are free of
charge.
Culture: inspired and creative
artists
Québec has developed a prolific, dynamic, original culture with artists
and works that are known around the world.
Québec is a pluralistic, modern, dynamic society that is open to the
world. Québec is renowned for its education system and high standard of
living. With a culture unique in North America, Québec is moving boldly
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