Franconia
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Franconia | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Skyline of Franconia | |
 Flag | |
| Motto(s): “Chemin vers le ciel” | |
| Country | Quebecshire |
| Settled | 859 C.E. |
| Incorporated | 861 C.E. |
| Founded by | Unknown |
| Named for | Franconian Mountain Range |
| Government | |
| • Type | Metropolitan |
| • Premier | Laurent Charrier (LP) |
| Elevation | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 752,598 |
| Demonym(s) | Quebecshirite Franconian |
| Time zone | AMT+1 (QST) |
| Area code(s) | 005 |
| Website | franconie.gouv.qs |
Franconia (Quebecshirite: Ville de Franconie) is a city in Quebecshire. The area was settled in the 800s and sits on the edges of the Franconian Mountain Range, after which it is named. The city has a population of about 750,000 people and is known for its mineral mining sector, as well as a sizeable tourism sector.
