Northwest Territories — Key Facts for the Citizenship Test
The Northwest Territories (NWT) is known for diamond mining, the aurora borealis, and diverse Indigenous cultures.
Key Facts
- Capital and Largest City: Yellowknife
- Population: ~45,000
- Region: The North
Notable Features
NWT is home to Great Bear Lake (largest lake entirely within Canada), Great Slave Lake, and the Mackenzie River (Canada's longest river system). Diamond mining has made NWT one of the world's top diamond producers. About half the population is Indigenous.
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