Nunavut
On April 1, 1999, the map of Canada changed with the birth of Nunavut.
Nunavut translates into "our land" in Inuktitut, the Inuit
language. It is a huge area larger than Newfoundland, New Brunswick,
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec combined. Nunavut contains
one fifth of Canada's land.
As the newest partner in the federation, Nunavut
is the latest development in Canada's nation building. Canada has
redrawn its map peacefully, democratically and in partnership.
For region specific information, please visit the Northwest
Territories page.
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