Nunavut — Key Facts for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Nunavut is Canada's newest and largest territory, created in 1999 as the Inuit homeland.
Key Facts
- Capital: Iqaluit
- Population: ~40,000
- Created: April 1, 1999
- Area: Largest territory (about 20% of Canada's land mass)
- Region: The North
History
Nunavut was created from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories as part of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement — the largest Indigenous land claim settlement in Canadian history. About 85% of Nunavut's population is Inuit.
Culture
Inuktitut is widely spoken. Traditional Inuit culture — including hunting, art (soapstone carving), and throat singing — remains vibrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
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