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Yukon

The Yukon is one of the three Canadian territories. Its capital city is Whitehorse.

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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.

Who discovered gold in yukon?

During the Klondike Gold Rush (or Yukon Gold Rush), there was massive immigration and gold prospecting along the Dawson River in the Yukon Territory, in Northwestern Canada.

What are the 5 largest cities in Yukon?

It is Dawson, or Dawson City which is a town of 1,328 residents.

What is Yukon known for?

The Yukon is a Northern Territory in Canada. It's capital is Whitehorse. It borders Alaska on it's West. It is there that the Yukon gold rush took place.

Does Yukon belong to Canada?

Yukon joined Canada because they had realized the need for a local government created because of the population increase by the Gold Rush.
When the Gold Rush happened, they needed a local government to control all the chaos happening, and they couldn't remain such a big part of the Northwest Territories so they became a single province.

Why did Yukon join Canada?

The Canadian government began establishing a more permanent authority in 1895, when it named the Yukon one of four new districts within the Northwest Territories. The government also recognized the Yukon's special status within the Territories, sending Inspector Charles Constantine of the NWMP as the government's primary agent in the district. Still the region was still officially governed from Regina, the territorial capital.

Who prospered from the Yukon gold rush?

only a few gold miners prospered, most went poor, the real big rich guys were the merchants selling food and clothing and tools to the men, they also had it easy, instead of working in a mine all day they sat in a shop, also, the people with accomadations got $$$$money$$$$$$

What are the cities in the Yukon Territory in Canada?

Whitehorse with a population of 20,461. During the Gold Rush, Dawson reached a population of 40,000 and receives 60,000 visitors each year, but had only 1,327 residents in the 2006 census and ranks as the 2nd largest population center.

What is the elevation of Mount Logan in Canada?

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.

When did whitehorse become a province?

Yukon is a territory, not a province. It has never been a province, and may never become a province. Its population is just a little over 30,000, more than two-thirds of whom live in Yukon's capital city, Whitehorse.

What regions is The Yukon next to?

Alaska is on the West and the Canadian province of British Columbia is on the South. On the East was the former Northwest Territories of Canada, since reorganized and renamed.

What happened to the show Yukon men?

"Yukon Men," a reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel, followed the lives of residents in the small town of Tanana, Alaska. The show premiered in 2012 and ran for four seasons until its cancellation in 2019. It was known for showcasing the challenges and lifestyle of living in the remote Alaskan wilderness. Despite its popularity, the series ended due to declining viewership and a shift in programming focus by the network.