() is an administrative region of
Quebec
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consisting of the
Gaspé Peninsula () and the . It lies in the
Gulf of Saint Lawrence at the eastern extreme of southern Quebec. The predominant economic activities are
fishing
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,
forestry
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and
tourism
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.
Region
The administrative region of was created on December 22, 1987. It brings together two geographical units: the
Gaspé Peninsula () and the
Magdalen Islands archipelago (). The population was 90,311 at the time of the
2016 census.
The region's interior, 80% of which is covered by
coniferous
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forests, is among the most rugged terrain in the province. Rich soils cover the land along the coast and within the region's river valleys. Important mineral deposits are also found in this region.
Forty-two local municipalities are located in the region, along with seven unorganized territories, two reserves, and one
Mi'kmaq community. With the exception of a few villages, the entire population is spread out along the coast, in villages with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. Its largest community is the city of
Gaspé (2011 population 15,163), near the tip of the peninsula.
The region has undergone many stresses which have influenced the evolution of its economy. The decrease in population as well as in primary resources, the weak diversity of secondary economic activities, and the seasonal nature of many of its jobs are all elements that explain the fragility of the job market.
Tourism
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plays a vital part in the region's economy.
Administrative divisions
Regional county municipalities
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Independent municipalities
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Major communities
References
External links
A descriptive sketch of the geology, and economic minerals of CanadaYoung, G. A. Geological Survey Branch (1909). Canada Department of Mines
Portail régional de la Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-MadeleineOfficial website
Municipalities and cities of Gaspé regionCRÉ
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Administrative regions of Quebec