An American's Guide to Canada: Northwest Territories

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Capital: Yellowknife
Other communities: Fort Smith, Inuvik
Population (2005): 42,800
Premier: Joe Handley

A wide variety of cultures and language groups, including many Native ones. Eight official languages (Chipewyan, Cree, Dogrib, English, French, Gwich'in, Inuktitut, and Slavey). Very large (1.17 million square kilometers). Overwhelming amounts of stunning scenery that's mostly if not entirely pristine and untouched by humans.

In April, 1999, the territory of Nunavut, formerly the eastern and northern part of the Northwest Territories, became an independent entity with its own government.

More information:

Northwest Territories
Government of Canada's Facts about Northwest Territories -- includes information about the land, history, people, and economy (not updated since the creation of Nunavut)
Northwest Territories links from Yahoo

--Emily Way (emily_@_americansguide.ca)
Last updated September 13, 2005