Quebec City
Country: Canada
Quebec City by the Numbers:
Population: 671,000
Elevation: 575 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 34 inches
Average Annual Snowfall: 130 inches
Average January Temperature: 18 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Aerospace, timber, pulp and paper, metallurgy, and hydro power
Ethnic Mix: Canadian 41.8%, French 38.6%, combined origin 13.5%, other 4.7%, British 1.4%.
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60 Hz; regular two-pin and grounded three-pin US-style plugs are standard.
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Code: 418
Did You Know?
In the city of Quebec the people have a festival called Quebec City's Carnival each winter. The festival has been celebrated since 1880. Quebec is one of the most intriguing cities on the North American continent. As the major center of French Canada, Quebec has more than a touch of European charm, with most of the population being bilingual-- capable of speaking French and English.
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