What is the life expectancy in Nunavut?
As recently as 1996, the life expectancy for men was 67 and for women, 72. This is in contrast to Canada's life expectancy at the time, which was 75 for men and 85 for women.
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'.
When the Inuit people lived exclusively on the land, and before trade with the Europeans, caribou and seal were the main sources of clothing material. The insulating properties of caribou fur made it perfect for protection from the harsh winter cold. Sealskins were preferred for footwear because of its durability and natural water-resistance.
What are Spanish and Native American people called?
People from Spain are called Spanish spaeking Natives and people from Natives lands are called Natives, Indians, or there initial tribe name.
What was nunavut called before 1999?
Simply it was part of what is still know as "The Northwest Territories", it became Nunavut "Our Land" on April 1st 1999
Nunavut is the largest territory in Canada.
(Canada is made up of Provinces and Territories. Not States)
The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit.
The Territory has a population of around 32,000 people, who are mostly Inuit.
(Inuit, AKA "Eskimos" are a native group found in northern Canada.)
Sources: My knowledge of Canada, and Wikipedia for the population.