The Northwest Territories (NWT) is a vast northern territory known for its stunning aurora borealis, diamond mines, and Indigenous cultures. Yellowknife, the capital, is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights. The NWT covers a massive area but has a small population.
Capital
Yellowknife
Population
45,000
Region
Northern Canada
Test Format
20 Questions
Yellowknife is the 'Diamond Capital of North America.'
The NWT is one of the best places on Earth to see the Northern Lights.
Great Slave Lake in the NWT is the deepest lake in North America.
Indigenous peoples make up about 50% of the NWT population.
These questions focus on facts about Northwest Territories that may appear on the Canadian citizenship test.
1. What is Yellowknife known as?
Yellowknife is known as the Diamond Capital of North America due to nearby diamond mines.
2. What natural phenomenon is the NWT famous for viewing?
The Northwest Territories is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights (aurora borealis).
3. What is notable about Great Slave Lake?
Great Slave Lake in the NWT is the deepest lake in North America at 614 metres.
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