Québec

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Quebec

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Québec

Quebec

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political

Description

Originally inhabited by Algonkin, Montagnais and Cree Indians; Eskimos later settled in Hudson Bay area; region declared for France by Jacques Cartier who landed at Gaspé 1534; settlement of colony of New France commenced at present Québec City 1608.

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Thesaurus of Geographic Names (TGN)

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