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Quebec
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Name
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The name Quebec is derived from an Algonquin word for narrow passage. It originally referred to the narrowing of the St. Lawrence River near what is now Quebec City. The British named the newly captured colony Quebec in 1763.
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Flag
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The flag of Quebec was adopted in 1948. It is blue with a white cross and four fleurs-de-lis.
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Coat of Arms
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Quebec's coat of arms was adopted in 1939. It combines the symbols of France, Britain, and Canada. The three fleurs-de-lis for the French kings, the lion for Britain, and the maple leaves for Canada.
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Capital city: Quebec City
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Joined confederation: 1 July, 1867
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Official motto: Je Me Souviens - I Remember
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Area: 1,542,056 square kilometres
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Percent of Canada's area: 15.44 percent
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Population: 7,237,479 people
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Population density: 5.3 people per square kilometre
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Percent of Canada's population: 24.11 percent
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Official flower: White Garden Lily
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Official bird: Snowy Owl
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Official tree: Yellow Birch
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