The Pearl River is located in southern China. It runs 1,320 miles long, or 2,124 kilometers, making it the third longest river in China.
Were does the Yukon River start?
The source of the Yukon is Llewellyn Glacier at Altin Lake, British Columbia, Canada,
The capital of the Yukon territory is Whitehorse, but before 1952, the capital was Dawson City.
What is the origin of Yukon's name?
Yukon gained the name from the Yukon River which in turn came from the Gwich'in language meaning "Great River".
is a portion of a region divided by natural boundries, such as, rivers, mountins,etc.
physical regions- regions defined by their location, landforms, and climate.
Who is a famous person from Yukon?
Jordon Too too is an NHL hockey player from Rankin Inlet , Yukon territory
Michael Kusugak and James Houston are well known Yukon authors.
Ashevak Kenojuak is a very famous artist from Cape Dorset in Yukon territory.
What are the cons of Canadian confederation?
The main downside of Confederation was that it set the stage for a divided Canada, since it joined the French speaking province of Quebec with other, English speaking, provinces. Confederation also guaranteed Quebec special privileges which haunt Canadians to this day (a certain number/percentage of seats in the house of commons I believe).
What is the elevation of Yukon's tallest mountain?
Canada's highest mountain, and North America's second-highest mountain, is Mount Logan. Logan is located in the St. Elias mountain range, in southwest Yukon.
Logan is still getting higher because it is in one of the most tectonically active areas in Canada. According to the Geological Survey of Canada, the exact elevation of Mount Logan is still unknown. Although uplift is still occurring, current estimates of its elevation range from 5950 to 6050 meters.
What is the largest and smallest territory in Canada?
By population, Ontario is the largest, and Prince Edward Island the smallest. By physical size, Quebec is the largest and Prince Edward Island is the smallest. Bear in mind that we have not included territories in these statistics
Is Alaska in the Yukon Territory?
No, the Yukon Territory is in Canada and takes its name from the Yukon river which flows through the territory and then into Alaska on its way to the Bering Sea.
What is the area of the Yukon in Canada?
Dawson City is a town in Canada. It is located in Yukon. It became a city in 1902, only to lose that status in the 1980's and become a town again. The population count in 2011 was 1, 319 people.
The 12 provinces and territories of Canada?
Canada had 12 for many years, but recently sub-divied one territory into two, and therefore has 13 provcinces and territories. The ten provinces are: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia. The three territories are: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
When did Canada join the WHO organization?
Canada has been a member of the G8 since the group was renamed in 1997. Prior to '97, the group was called the G7 and the G6. The G6 was formed in 1975. It was renamed the G7 in 1976 when Canada joined the group of 6 nations.
What are 3 major industries in Yukon Territory?
Mining, tourism, and manufactured goods are the major industries, but the territorial government is the largest single employer.
What type of government does Yukon Canada have?
The government in Canada is a constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation. Nunavut is a federal territory, which means that, unlike provinces, it is an administrative division of the federal government. Despite this, it has a fairly significant degree of self government.
In Nunavut, there is a chief executive appointed by the federal government called the Commissioner, whose role is largely symbolic. The head of the government is the Premier, who is chosen by and from the elected Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. The assembly is composed of 19 members serving 4-year terms of office, and representing a total of about 33,000 constituents, many belonging to the scattered Inuit tribes. There are no political parties.
Where is Whitehorse in Yukon territory?
In the south western part of the Yukon Territory, on the Yukon river
What is the territory immediately south of the Yukon Territory?
None. Alaska shares a common border with Yukon and British Columbia. There is no gap.
What important natural resources are in Yukon Territory?
oil gas and and other stuff such as tools and animals
Is the Yukon Territory located in northern or southern Canada?
Relative location is the location of a place based on its surroundings, or nearby landmarks.
An example is;
in the west of Canada, northwest of the United states, and let's say south east of Alaska.
Anything else will do though, just as long as it makes sense.
What dogs were used in the Yukon gold rush?
I believe they used American Huskeys as well as Siberian Malamutes and may have used some mixed breeds as well.