[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Geographical literacy

[finnan at kvvi.net]

> Residents of the province of Quebec also believe they
> live in a separate country, hence the whole idea of
> Quebec separating from the rest of Canada. Seems they
> don't think the rest of us recognize their distinctly
> different heritage. Hmmmmm, maybe the fact that they
> speak a different language would be a bit of a
> giveaway , just for starters <g>. Incidentally, how
> would you all pronounce Quebec? I say Kay-bec, but
> then I also speak French.
> 
> Sheryll
Pop quiz: The capital of Canada is Ottawa. (of course) What else is it
supposed to be?

Well, I've been a lurker for a while, but it's time to come into the open
for me. Living about an hour drive from Montreal (but in the US), I can say
I visit often. Many people of Quebec definitely think they live in a
separate country and a few still resent English speakers (or
speaking/attemping to speak with a very bad accent). I say Kay-bec also, but
I commonly hear it said with a very hard K sound.

ElvenWren