Montreal
Montreal (muhn-tree-awl)
Montreal (pronounced /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/; French: Montréal, pronounced [mɔ̃ʁeal] (listen)) is the most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous city in Canada. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal, which got its name from the same origin as the city, and a few much smaller peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard.
Etymology
The name Montreal is derived from Mount Royal, a triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. The name was first applied to the island and was officially adopted when the city was incorporated in 1832. The name is believed to be an homage to King Francis I of France, who named the hill "Mont Royal" in 1535 during his expedition along the Saint Lawrence River.
Related Terms
- Quebec: The province in which Montreal is located. It is the largest province in Canada by land area and the second-largest administrative division.
- Canada: The country in which Montreal is situated. It is the second-largest country in the world by land area.
- Mount Royal: A large volcanic-related hill or small mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of downtown.
- Island of Montreal: The island on which the city of Montreal is located. It is the largest island in the Hochelaga Archipelago, and the second largest in the Saint Lawrence River.
- Île Bizard: The largest of the peripheral islands of Montreal. It is located to the northwest of the Island of Montreal.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Montreal
- Wikipedia's article - Montreal
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