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Quebec is Canada's largest province in terms of area, and is the second most populous. It is the only Canadian province with French as its official language. Its capital is Quebec City.

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How do you pronounce Turandot?

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One version is [ tir-ahn-dohh' ], although at least one promoter has pronounced it as "TURR-ann-doe".(Italian pronunciation: [turan ˈdɔt])

Is it legal for a 13-year-old to drive a 49cc motor scooter in Kansas?

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After reading this link: http://www.kscourts.org/ksag/opinions/2001/2001-039.htm It appears to be saying that every person operating a motorized vehicle is required to have a valid drivers license. It also appears to say that any scooter counts as a motorized vehicle and must be registered to be ridden on KS highways (streets)

Can Greenland Sharks live in freshwater?

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Not for long.Only the bull shark has evolved to live in fresh or saltwater.

Which settlement did Samuel de Champlain establish for the French?

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Champlain first settled in Canada on the banks of the St. John river in What is now New Brunswick in the very early 1600's. It was not a permanent settlement, just a camp to attempt trade with local aboriginals. After a winter where exposure and disease nearly wiped out his men, he set out in search of a location where he could set up a permanent fur trading center. In the year 1604, he discovered an inlet off of what is now the Bay of Fundy, and along the Basin shore on the north side found the site for his and Canada's first permanent settlement.

After constructing a 'Habitation' trading post, a large square fort like structure, roots were permanently established in Canada for years to come. Some of the original men who settled with Champlain here can be still traced to Canadian families. Including some of his leaders, Winniett and La Tour.

Champlain was so impressed by the natural port that protected him and the beauty of his surrounding, he named the area Port Royal. Over the Coming years, the French and local Miq Maq Indians developed a trust in one another and a friendship that would aid the French in battles with Briton for centuries. The Habitation at Port Royal would be attacked, burnt down, rebuilt and eventually abandoned.

It was the site of many firsts for the yet undeveloped country of Canada, including Canada's first theater and first social club, The Order Of Good Cheer, hosted by Champlain.

Champlain, a explorer, did not stay at Port Royal for many years, soon he had left, to procure other interests for France. He founded Quebec in 1608 and built it into a French empire that would last for well over a century.

At Port Royal a new settlement was laid by the men left behind by Champlain just up the river. In the ruthless battle for ownership of the new land a large garrison fort was carved out of the land at the new Port Royal site. Before long French families had settled in the town adjacent to the fort and beyond in what is now Nova Scotia and the colony was named Acadie and the settlers, Acadians.

Port Royal was the most fought for piece of property in North America for large parts of the 17th and 18th centuries. It changed hands many times, between British and French, but also Scottish an American Privateers. It was during the short Scottish rule, that the name Nova Scotia, latin for New Scotland was first given.

In 1710 Port Royal and Acadia were conquered by the British for the last time. The town Champlain had named over 100 years previous was permanently changed to Annapolis Royal, 'the Royal City of Anne', by Francis Nicholson to honor Queen Anne. Nicholson years later would also conquer and name Annapolis Maryland, the large USA Naval Port.

Annapolis Royal would serve as the head of Government in the British new world, as it had for the French until the founding of Halifax in 1759. To many, this makes the small remaining town of Annapolis Royal, the first Canadian Capital, something not credited in many history books.

The fort grounds in the town were designated Canada's first National Historic site and the town itself has now been designated as well. Because of this, a walk amongst the town, is like a trip back in time.

The original 'Habitation' was long rotted away when the Canadian Government decided to rebuild it in 1939-40. It still stands, itself a National Historic site, a reminder of the footprint Champlain left in the history of Canada.

How much maple syrup does quebec produce in one year?

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About 40 gallons of sap are needed to produce one gallon of syrup!

Is golf a safe sport?

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It is a relaxed sport if you are not playing competitively and just having fun with friends, but if you get into golf with money or tournament golf it is the most mentally and physically vigorous sport i have ever played,

What are 3 hits in volley ball?

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A team is allowed to touch an incoming ball three times, a block (even with multiple touches) not counted, ideally in this way: reception (typically bump), set (typically overhand pass) and attack (spike).

Common terms related to hitting the ball:

serve: the first hit, to enter the opponents' court side

bump: reception of a hard or low incoming ball, hit with both hands together

overhand pass: most common to "set" the ball for an attack, ball hit with the fingertips

spike: an attack hit with one hand, above the head

backspike: attack by a back-row player, behind the 3 m line

kill: a spike hit that scores a point, e.g. touching the opponents court

tandem: two hitters jump together to deceive the blockers

off-speed hit: fooling defence by changing hitting speed

block: stopping an incoming ball after a spike hit

roof: a block that directs the ball towards the hitters floor

block-abuse: light hit to opponents block, causing it to fly away

dig: receiving a ball close to the floor after a spike hit

hitter: a player specialised in spike attacks

blocker: a defensor standing opposite the hitter, blocking the attack

setter: passes the ball to the hitter in order to prepare a perfect attack

You can hit a "down" ball which means hitting it hard in a downward motion.

Or, you can "tip" ("dip") the ball which is usually used to mess us the defense on the other side, or to get the ball over the blocker on the other side. When you tip the ball, you are using the tips of yours fingers to move the ball either up above the blocker and over the net, or you are pushing it down with your finger tips as close to the net as possible.

But, if you want to hit a down ball, you need a good set from the setter, and usually players will tip the ball when they get a bad set.

How do you get into gymnastics?

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Go to your local gym and talk to the coach of the team. Ask if there is a time where you can try-out for the team. They will be able to give you a time where they can watch your skills and see where they will put you.

Popular sport in France?

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Football is the most famouse sport in France but gymnasium is the most famous sport in Paris. There a plenty of gyms at hotels where professional coaching and opportunities are provided. The most technologically advanced and challenging techniques are employed at these places in order to shape individuals with promising potentials

What was the purpose and outcome of the colonial attack on quebec?

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the purpose was to get support from french-canadians for the American revolution. the outcome was that the Americans lost to quebec.

Who is the mascot for carnaval de quebéc?

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Les Bonhomme Carnaval is the mascot.

What is the legal drinking age in Quebec?

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14 but the work can't be too demanding like construction or something like that and 14 year old's can only work between 6am to 11pm. However, you could work if you are under 14 but you need a written consent from a parent/legal guardian!

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Who started fur-trading post at Quebec in 1608?

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Samuel de Champlain set up a trading post that later became Quebec.

Why is Montreal called Montreal?

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because after the island was first settled it was referred to as La Ville Marie (the city of Mary), however in the decades thereafter the settlers named the mountain on the island Mont Royale (Mount Royal), hence referring to Nouveau France (New France) soon after as Mont Royale or Montreal the second oldest city in North America after Quebec city.

When is the peak fall foliage for Quebec City Canada?

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The best time to go is probably in the Summer because it is usually at a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

What are the major economic activities in Quebec Canada?

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forestry,fishing,agriculture and manufacturing

What was General Wolfe's plan to take Quebec?

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James Wolfe and his fleet of ships traveled up the st. Lawrence river to attack Quebec

What is Quebec's Independence Day?

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Quebec does not have an independance day holiday. The independance was last voted in 1995 and rejected by a slim majority. However, Quebec has been recognized as a nation within Canada. It has its national holiday, called Saint-Jean-Baptiste day (La St-Jean Baptiste in french), which is celebrated on June 24th.

Why do most people in Quebec have French ancestors?

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Initially, French explorers found the St. Lawrence river and claimed Canada for France. They developed a territory known as New France in the new country. Samual de Champlain explored and with Jesuit missionaries settled the present St. Lawrence River valley. The Jesuits were attempting to Christianize the Native tribes in and around the Maritimes and Quebec. French traders were always cognisant to get permission from local Native tribes before setting up trading posts and for that and other reasons were allowed to spread their trading circles quite wide. Many French peasants came over to New France with a promise of land. As a result, modern Quebec is a result of French colonization.

Where is hockey most popular?

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Hockey is played at its highest level and is most popular in Canada, United States, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovakia. Hockey is played in many other countries as well.

How long does it take to ship from quebec to ontario?

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2-5 days depending on your type of shipping method.

What is the ecozone of Australasia?

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Australia