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5 dni temu · Nunavut, vast territory of northern Canada that stretches across most of the Canadian Arctic. Created in 1999 out of the eastern portion of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut encompasses the traditional lands of the Inuit, the indigenous peoples of Arctic Canada.
Nunavut (/ ˈ n ʊ n ə v ʊ t /, / ˈ n uː n ə v uː t /; French:, , ; Inuktitut: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ, , lit. ' our land ') is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada.It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, which provided this territory to the Inuit for autonomous government.
9 sie 2007 · On 1 April 1999, Nunavut officially separated from the Northwest Territories to become the newest Canadian territory. Did You Know? Nunavut Day is celebrated annually on July 9, even though Nunavut officially became a territory of Canada on April 1, 1999.
Present-day Nunavut was initially administered as a part of the Northwest Territories, although by the end of 1912, the territory only administered the lands north of the 60th parallel north and east of Yukon.
28 cze 2024 · This portion of the article covers the history of what is now Nunavut from the late 20th century. For earlier history of the region, see Northwest Territories: History. By the mid-20th century most Inuit of the region, then a part of the Northwest Territories, had replaced their seminomadic hunting, fishing, and trapping lifestyle with a more ...
13 cze 2024 · Let’s unearth the quirky secrets and fun facts about Nunavut. 15 Fun Nunavut Facts. Inuit Heartbeat: Over 80% of Nunavut’s population is Inuit, making it the most Inuit region in Canada. Land of the Midnight Sun: During summer, some parts of Nunavut experience 24 hours of daylight, a phenomenon known as the midnight sun.
27 mar 2023 · Nunavut is a Canadian territory that is administratively divided into 3 regions. In alphabetical order, these regions are Kitikmeot Region, Kivalliq Region, and Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region. In 2003, the Government of Nunavut created a total of 25 municipalities (24 hamlets and 1 city).
