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Northwest Territories (NT)

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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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