What is the physical and geographical environment of Quebec? Is it very cold in winter?

Quebec city is located in the valley of St. Lawrence River. Because of its geographical location in the north, it is still relatively cold in winter relative to China. The whole city of Quebec City is located in the north of the St. Lawrence River, which controls the waterway entrance of New France, so it is called Gibraltar of America. The lower part is by the river, and the upper part is at Damon Point. At present, there are roads, ladders and cable railways between the two departments. It is about 200 kilometers away from Montreal, the largest city in Quebec.

Most of Quebec City has a continental climate, and the climate characteristics here are very obvious all year round. Although there are few hot weather, its summer temperature is still very low, and the highest temperature in summer can reach more than 30 degrees. At the same time, summer is also the tourist season in Quebec City. In winter, the temperature in Quebec City will become extremely low. Because it is close to the polar regions, the climate will become very cold, and there will often be snowfall to cool down.

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As the birthplace of French culture in the United States, Quebec City is the oldest city in northern Mexico. 2008 is its 400th anniversary. Quebec City is an important river port and the central hub of river transportation and highway transportation. It is also a university town, a commercial and financial center, a cultural center and a tourist attraction.

The ancient city was listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO on 1985. From June 65438+1 October 20021,Quebec City will have more than 500,000 residents. This city is the second largest city in Quebec, second only to Montreal, and the ninth largest city in Canada, with an area of 13064 square kilometers.

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