Between 1870-1900 the population reached its peak of 99,000.
Between 1900-1930 It reached its lowest population of 6,500 because Yukon and parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan were created.
Between 1930-1960 It rose to 22,000.
Between 1960-1990 It went to 58,000.
Between 1990-present It went from 64,000 to 37,000 because of the annexation of Nunavut.
Northwest Territories' population density is only 0.037 per square kilometer.
Statistics Canada has estimated that, as of January 1, 2012, the population of Northwest Territories was 43,346.
All of northern Canada is extremely low density, specifically the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut - combined they account for only 0.1% of Canada's already low population. Nunavut by itself is the lowest, having a population density of 0.016%.
If you are referring to raw numbers, the province with the highest population is Ontario, followed by Québec. If, however, you are referring to population density, the province with the highest population density is Prince Edward Island, followed by Nova Scotia.
Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
The acts which Riel was alleged to have committed took place in what was then Northwest Territories. His arrest took place in Northwest Territories. His trial took place in Northwest Territories. He was found guilty in Northwest Territories. He was sentenced to death by hanging in Northwest Territories. Northwest Territories had jurisdiction over all matters related to Riel's arrest, trial, conviction and execution. Québec had no jurisdiction over any aspect of Riel or Northwest Territories. Therefore, Riel was hanged in Northwest Territories.
The 2006 population of Northwest Territories was 41,464. The 2011 population of Northwest Territories was 41,462.
Statistics Canada has estimated that, as of January 1, 2012, the population of Northwest Territories was 43,346.
New Territories's population density is 3,748 people per square kilometer.
About 250,000 people.
a population of 60,000 people
All of northern Canada is extremely low density, specifically the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut - combined they account for only 0.1% of Canada's already low population. Nunavut by itself is the lowest, having a population density of 0.016%.
If you are referring to raw numbers, the province with the highest population is Ontario, followed by Québec. If, however, you are referring to population density, the province with the highest population density is Prince Edward Island, followed by Nova Scotia.
Inuit
The 2011 population of Yellowknife (capital of Northwest Territories) was 19,234.
Northwest Territories was created in 1870.
The Gyrfalcon is the northwest territories bird
The Mountian Avens is the northwest territories flower