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Montérégie is the third most visited region in Quebec, with over 10 million visitors, including many Québécois, each year. It offers a stunning variety for tourists in a country-style setting, just steps away from city life. Rich in history, this hill-studded region is home to many orchards, vineyards, and other local producers who offer delicious discoveries. Fresh air and relaxation are also on the menu.
- Size: 11,111 km2
- Main cities: Longueuil (243,743 inhabitants), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (95,227 inhabitants), Brossard (86,354 inhabitants), Granby (66,520 inhabitants), Saint-Hyacinthe (54,584 inhabitants)
For more information: Tourisme Montérégie
Economy
- Agriculture, fisheries and food industry: poultry, swine and milk production; vegetable, apple, grape and greenhouse production; ornamental, vegetable and fruit horticulture, and more
- Research centres in high technology, energy and metal sectors
- Mines: limestone, clay minerals, silica
- Metallurgic center for siderurgy
- Hydroelectric production
- Manufacturing establishments: many food processing and transportation material production businesses
- Innovation, research and development: microelectronics component fabrication and design of electronics systems
For more information on the economy: Services Québec
Specifications
1 520 094 residents
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