Québec in Figures

Québec has its own bureau of statistics - the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ), which collects data on the population and economic activity for Québec as well as all its administrative regions. It provides information particularly on :

Total Area of Québec : 1 667 441 km²
Geographical Coordinates : East : 55° 56’ 06’’ W
West : 79° 45’ 55’’ W
North : 62° 34’ 56’’ N
South : 44° 59’ 29’’ N
Population (2004) : 7 542 800 inhabitants
Life Expectancy (2001-2003) : Men : 76.80 yrs
Women : 82.10 yrs

For more information, you can refer to the annual edition of  “Québec Handy Numbers”, a document produced by the ISQ consisting of a rich tabulated statistical database covering various aspects of Québec society like population, work, consumption, economy, area and health to name a few.