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Quebec CityQuebec City is the capital of theis the capital of the Canadian province ofCanadian province of
Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. ItQuebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It
is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montrealis the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal
which is about 233 kilometres to the southwest. As of the 2006which is about 233 kilometres to the southwest. As of the 2006
Canadian Census, the city has a population of 491,142,Canadian Census, the city has a population of 491,142, and theand the
metropolitan area has a population of 715,515.metropolitan area has a population of 715,515. Chateau FrontenacChateau Frontenac
Location of Quebec in CanadaLocation of Quebec in Canada
Quebec City's main trainQuebec City's main train
stationstation Panorama of Quebec City's skylinePanorama of Quebec City's skyline
A street in the Lower TownA street in the Lower Town
Parliament buildingParliament building
Quebec City, CanadaQuebec City, Canada
Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer and diplomat on JulyQuebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer and diplomat on July
3, 1608, and at the site of a long abandoned St. Lawrence Iroquoian settlement called3, 1608, and at the site of a long abandoned St. Lawrence Iroquoian settlement called
Stadacona. Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America.Stadacona. Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America.
In 1665, there were 550 people in 70 houses living in the city.In 1665, there were 550 people in 70 houses living in the city.
Quebec City was captured by the British in 1759 and heldQuebec City was captured by the British in 1759 and held
until 1763.until 1763.
Throughout its over four hundred years of existence, QuebecThroughout its over four hundred years of existence, Quebec
City has served as a capital. From 1608 to 1627 and 1632 toCity has served as a capital. From 1608 to 1627 and 1632 to
1763, it was capital of French Canada and all of New France.1763, it was capital of French Canada and all of New France.
From 1763 to 1791, it was theFrom 1763 to 1791, it was the
capital of the Province of Quebec;capital of the Province of Quebec;
from 1791 to 1841, it was thefrom 1791 to 1841, it was the
capital of Lower Canada. Fromcapital of Lower Canada. From
1852 to 1856 and from 1859 to1852 to 1856 and from 1859 to
1866, it was capital of the Province of Canada; and since 1867, it has been capital of the Province of Quebec.1866, it was capital of the Province of Canada; and since 1867, it has been capital of the Province of Quebec.
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