Québec City will host the XIIe Sommet de la Francophonie from October 17 to 19, 2008.
What is the Francophonie Summit? Who attends? Who are the members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie? What body is responsible for organizing the XIIe Sommet de la Francophonie?
Discover Québec City, host to La Francophonie
As capital of the province of Québec and birthplace of the French presence in North America, as well as a major port, Québec City has unique identity.
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A visit to Québec City is an encounter with the social, military and religious history of a city known as much for its beauty as for its culture and heritage. It is also an opportunity to enjoy the resourcefulness of the people who built the city over successive generations.
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Intricately shaped by some 400 years of development, Québec City has a bright future that is in sync with world rhythms.
- Population of Québec City (in 2006): 498,600
- Population of the Québec City metropolitan area (in 2006): 723,300
- 2nd largest metropolitan area in Québec
- 7th largest metropolitan area in Canada
- Francophone population: 95%
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In December 1985, the historic district of Old Québec was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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