Yukon — Key Facts for the Canadian Citizenship Test
The Yukon is famous for the Klondike Gold Rush and is home to Canada's highest mountain.
Key Facts
- Capital and Largest City: Whitehorse
- Population: ~43,000
- Created: 1898
- Region: The North
Notable Features
Mount Logan (5,959 m) is Canada's highest peak. The Klondike Gold Rush (1896-1899) brought thousands of prospectors to Dawson City. The territory has a strong Indigenous culture and spectacular northern landscapes.
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