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Northwest Territories (NT)

Home Northwest Territories (NT)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Abbreviation	NT
Time Zone	Mountain Time (MT)
Area	1,346,106 square kilometers
Location	Northern Canada, characterized by vast wilderness..
Topography	Arctic tundra, boreal forests, and mountains..
Capital	Yellowknife
Population	Approximately 45,000 (2021)
Known For	Spectacular natural landscapes, Indigenous cultures.
Business Strength	Mining, natural resource exploration.
Economy	Resource extraction, including diamonds and natural gas.
Main Cities	Yellowknife.
Median Household Income	Approximately $120,859 (2019)

FUN FACTS

The Northwest Territories has more lakes than any other part of the Arctic.
Nahanni National Park Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its deep canyons and hot springs.
Yellowknife, the capital, is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights.
The Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories is the longest river system in Canada.
The NWT is home to a large number of Indigenous languages, reflecting its cultural diversity.

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