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Northwest Territories

Major Cities: Yellowknife
 * is the capital of the Northwest Territories
 * It is also the largest city
 * lies on the shore of Yellowknife Bay
 * Yellowknife is amining center
 * Yellowknife was found in the mid-1930's

Major Landform:Mackenzie Mountains
 * Strechs from the Beaufort Sea to the British Columbia.
 * Unnamed peak in Mackenzie Mountains is the tallest mountain in the Northwest Territories, Rises 9,098 feet

Major Body of Water: Mackenzie River
 * is the longest river in Canada
 * Flows North and West
 * 1,000 miles long

Climate Overview:
 * Has an average temperture of 57 F

Economy:
 * Diamonds are the most mined product in the Northwest Territories

Four Fun Facts :
 * Tourism- Winters, people love to see the Aurora boreails
 * Tourism- Alexandra falls in another tourist attraction
 * Early Inhabitants- People have lived in the Northwest Territories for thousnds of years
 * Recent Developments- Economy is vulnerable to change in the market values



By: Juliana Kalous and Paige Strausser