Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Canadian Shield, Chaleur Bay, Jean Lesage
12 Apr 2016
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Quebec ranks second among the six regions in terms of economic output and population. The st. lawrence river figures prominently in quebec"s history and economy: quebec = where the river narrows narrowing of st. lawrence river. Quebec"s culture derives from the historical experience of francophones living in the area for over 400 years. 83% of residents declare french their mother tongue; these citizens have historically been known as quebecois. This term has evolved to now include all residents. Non-francophone residents tend to cluster in specific parts of the province. These laws require businesses to use french. The laws have helped maintain french as the primary language in the region. 75% of newcomers today who speak neither french nor english choose to learn. Anglophones: generally concentrated in montreal, the eastern townships, and the ottawa. Aboriginal peoples: cree and inuit form the majority of the population in northern quebec.
