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That it's friendly and easy to get around helps. Nonetheless, this city of immigrants has managed to carve out a place for itself as Québec Province's economic and cultural centre. Montréal's charm lies in its relaxed atmosphere rather than its star attractions.
During the day, the city has a typically north-American bustle - though French-speaking Montréal takes pains to retain its linguistic heritage. Québec's largest city has always kept one foot in the countryside, although mighty skyscrapers have sprung up among the city's churches.
Facts in a glance
Area: 449 sq km
Population: 3,400,000
Country: Canada
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5 (Eastern Standard Time)
Telephone Area Code: 514
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