0
- It is primarily inhabited and controlled by the Inuit.
- It officially became a new territory of Canada on April 1, 1999.
- Territory (2001 pop. 26,745), 772,260 sq mi (2,000,671 sq km), NE Canada.
- Its mineral resources, are diamonds (which are now being mined), in addition to hunting, fishing, fur trapping, sealing, and the production of Arts and Crafts.
- The territory faces problems including high unemployment, substance abuse, and suicide rates, and some 90% of its budget currently comes from the Canadian government.
- There are no paved roads, and long-distance travel is largely by air.
- Capital - Iqaluit
- Official languages - Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English, French
- Flower - Purple Saxifrage
- Bird - Rock Ptarmigan
Source: Answers.com
some interesting facts are the land which is now Nunavut was once part of the northwest territories.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoMaybe not specifically Nunavut, but all of northern Canada is partially known for one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, "Aurora Borealis". Or the northern lights as some may call it. They are absolutely beautiful and definitely a great sight to see. Apparently the magnificent of the scene is indescribable!
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is Nunavut called Nunavut?
Nunavut is called Nunavut because in the langueges they speak Nunavut means our land.
Quelle est la capitale du nunavut?
The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit, formerly known as "Frobisher Bay".Nunavut, Canada's newest territory, was created out of the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999. The population of Iqaluit is approximately 5,000.
What is Nunavut's motto?
welcome to nunavut
Is Nunavut in Antarctica?
No. Nunavut is in the Arctic.
What is a fact about nunavut?
Nunavut is within Canadaâ??s territory. The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit. The meaning of the word Nunavut is â??Our Landâ??.
Is it nice in Nunavut?
No, there is no nice weather in Nunavut, except for south Nunavut which is okay in the summer.
What does the Nunavut coat of arms mean?
The Motto of Nunavut (which means 'Our Land'), written in Inuktitut and translates as Nunavut Sanginivut, means 'Nunavut, Our Strength'.
What is the south province of Nunavut?
Manitoba is directly south of Nunavut. Northwest Territories is a territory that is to the west of Nunavut but is south of some areas of Nunavut.
What is Nunavut's population?
Nunavut's population is 33,220
Is nunavut a planet?
No. Nunavut is a territory of Canada.
What is the square mile of nunavut?
Nunavut, Canada - 808,190 square miles.
What is the amount of French in Nunavut?
There are 370 French speakers in Nunavut. They make up 1.27% of Nunavut's population.
