Nunavut is Canada's newest and largest territory, created in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. It is the homeland of the Inuit people and covers about one-fifth of Canada's total land area. Despite being the largest territory, Nunavut has the smallest population.
Capital
Iqaluit
Population
39,000
Region
Northern Canada
Test Format
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Nunavut was created on April 1, 1999, making it Canada's newest territory.
The name 'Nunavut' means 'Our Land' in Inuktitut.
About 85% of Nunavut's population is Inuit.
Nunavut covers about 20% of Canada's total land area.
These questions focus on facts about Nunavut that may appear on the Canadian citizenship test.
1. When was Nunavut created as a territory?
Nunavut was created on April 1, 1999, separated from the Northwest Territories.
2. What does 'Nunavut' mean in Inuktitut?
'Nunavut' means 'Our Land' in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit people.
3. What percentage of Nunavut's population is Inuit?
Approximately 85% of Nunavut's population identifies as Inuit.
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