Chaudière-Appalaches

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Map of Quebec showing Chaudière-Appalaches in red

Chaudière-Appalaches is an administrative region in Quebec, Canada. It comprises most of what is historically known as the "Beauce" (French: La Beauce; compare with the electoral district of Beauce). It is named for the Chaudière River and the Appalachian Mountains.

Chaudière-Appalaches has a population of 393,669 residents (2006 census) and a land area of 15,078.67 square kilometres (5,821.91 sq mi). The main cities are Lévis, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Sainte-Marie and Montmagny.

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Coordinates: 46°29′N 70°37′W / 46.483°N 70.617°W / 46.483; -70.617

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