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

Quebec City is located in the St. Lawrence Valley. Because of its northern location, winter is relatively cold compared to China. The entire city of Quebec City is located on the north side of the St. Lawrence River and controls the waterway entrance to New France, so it is known as the Gibraltar of America. The lower part is by the river and the upper part is on Damon Point; currently there are roads, stairs and funicular railways between the two parts. It is about 200 kilometers away from Montreal, the largest city in Quebec.

Most of Quebec City has a continental climate. The climate characteristics here are very obvious all year round. Although there are very few hot weather, there are still high temperatures in summer. , the highest temperature in summer can reach over 30 degrees, and summer is also a peak tourist season in Quebec City; in winter, the temperature in Quebec City becomes abnormally low, and because it is close to the polar regions, the climate also becomes very harsh. It's cold, with snowfall and cooling happening often.

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As the birthplace of French-speaking culture in America, Quebec City is the oldest city north of Mexico. 2008 is the year of its 400th anniversary. Québec City is an important river port and a central hub for river and road transport. It is also a university town, a commercial and financial center, a cultural center and a tourist attraction.

The ancient city was included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1985. As of January 1, 2002, Quebec City will have more than 500,000 residents. The city has 8 districts and is the second largest city in Quebec, second only to Montreal and ninth in Canada, with an area of ​​13,064 square kilometers.

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