What is the geography of Nunavut in Canada?
The territory includes part of the mainland, most of the Arctic Archipelago, and all of the islands in Hudson Bay, James Bay and Ungava Bay. Nunavut is divided by three of Canada’s seven physiographic regions. These regions are the Hudson Bay Lowlands, the Canadian Shield and the Arctic Lands.
How long have the people of Nunavut been there?
The region now known as Nunavut has supported a continuous indigenous population for approximately 4,000 years. Most historians identify the coast of Baffin Island with the Helluland described in Norse sagas, so it is possible that the inhabitants of the region had occasional contact with Norse sailors.
Where does Nunavut meet the Northwest Territories?
Nunavut has long land borders with the Northwest Territories on the mainland and a few Arctic islands, and with Manitoba to the south of the Nunavut mainland; it also meets Saskatchewan to the southwest at a quadripoint).
How big is the permafrost in Nunavut?
In Nunavut permafrost extends anywhere from a few metres to 1,500 m into the ground. Only a thin layer of the tundra thaws during the summer months. During this period, the ground is soggy and covered in marshes, lakes, bogs and streams.
When was Nunavut separated from the Northwest Territories?
It is also the newest, only separated from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999. As the largest geopolitical sub-division in North America with an area of 2.093 million km² and a population of just over 30 000 people, Nunavut is one of the most remote, and sparsely populated regions in the world.
What are the names of the districts in Nunavut?
Nunavut encompasses the entirety of the District of Keewatin (which had differing boundaries from the Keewatin/Kivalliq regions), the majority of the District of Franklin and a small portion of the District of Mackenzie.
What kind of Education is available in Nunavut?
Primary and Secondary education is well-equipped in only two areas of the province; the Qikiqtani Region and Kitikmeot. Beautifully isolated, Nunavut has many parks and wildlife sanctuaries offering possible sightings of polar bears, walruses, and beluga whales.