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'''Québec''' is the largest [[province]] in [[Canada]] geographically, and the second most populous after [[Ontario]]. The [[capital]] of Québec is [[Québec City]] with the largest city being [[Montreal|Montréal]]. Quebec entered Confederation in 1867 and has a total area of 1,540,680 km<sup>2</sup>. The population of Quebec was 7,546,131 in 2006, approximately 23.4% of the national total.<ref>[http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/provinces/p/quebecfacts.htm Canadaonline]</ref>
'''Québec''' is the largest [[province]] in [[Canada]] geographically, and the second most populous after [[Ontario]]. The English name is Quebec. The capital is [[Québec City]] and the largest city is [[Montreal|Montréal]] (Montreal). Quebec entered Confederation in 1867 and has a total area of 1,540,680 km<sup>2</sup>. The population of Quebec was 7,546,131 in 2006, approximately 23.4% of the national total.<ref>[http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/provinces/p/quebecfacts.htm Canadaonline]</ref>
Quebec traces its roots to [[France|French]] colonization of North America prior to the [[British|English]] conquest of Canada during the [[French and Indian Wars]]. Quebec still retains much of the unique French culture, although this has become distinct from the culture of France.
Quebec traces its roots to French colonization of North America prior to the British conquest of Canada in 1760 during the [[French and Indian Wars]]. Quebec still retains much of the unique French-language culture, although it has had very connections with France in 250 years.
The official language of the province is [[French]], although many residents are bilingual, speaking both French and [[English]]. Laws and regulations must be written in both English and French as per the Constitution Act of 1867.
The official language of the province is [[French]], although many residents are bilingual, speaking both French and [[English]]. Laws and regulations must be written in both English and French as per the Constitution Act of 1867. The provincial government has severely restricted the use of English in signage and schools.
==Economy==
==Economy==