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The Montérégie region at a glanceTerritory and main cities Territory and main citiesThe Montérégie, with an area of 11,111 km2, is characterized by a juxtaposition of urban and rural environments as pleasing to lovers of wide-open spaces as to those seeking a fast growing economic environment. It has all the urban services (schools, CLSCs, hospitals, etc.), skilled manpower and numerous job opportunities, making it an excellent place to settle. Situated on the periphery of Montréal and extending to the United States border, the Montérégie has a vast road network linking it to the large industrial centres of the U.S. Northeast. Information on the territory and its subregionsEconomy and employmentThe Montérégie region has a dynamic economy combining a low unemployment rate with a strong rate of job growth. Large corporations, major industrial parks and research centres give it an important presence on the national and international stage. Priority growth industries in Montérégie are manufacturing, bio-food, research, the environment, tourism and transportation. In addition to playing a predominant role in industrial research and development in Québec, the Montérégie is proud of a major research and high technology park containing one of the world's highest concentrations of researchers in the energy and metals fields. Information on the economy, employment, services and cultural lifeBusiness start-up supportPortrait of immigrationThrough different organizations and associations, the Montérégie region offers a range of services to help new immigrants integrate and find employment. Several communities are already represented in the region. They come from France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Haiti, China, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Portugal and Vietnam, among other countries. Services to immigrants offered by the Ministère
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