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Yukon, a territory in Canada, was established as a separate administrative region in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush. It was created to manage the influx of prospectors and miners drawn to the gold fields. The territory's name originates from the Yukon River, which was named after the Gwich'in word "Yukon," meaning "great river." The formal governance and boundaries were defined by the Canadian government as part of its expansion into the northern territories.

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