Québec is North American in geography, French in origin, and British in parliamentary tradition. While it is a French-speaking society, it is increasingly cosmopolitan, especially in the metro Montréal area. Québec is a pluralistic, modern, dynamic, and outward-looking society.
The seven short sections that follow give an overview of Québec's geography, history, political system, institutions, economy, Québec in the world, and culture.
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