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Northwest Territories
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territory NW Canada comprising that area of the mainland N of 60°N between Yukon to the W & Nunavut to the E ∗ Yellowknife area 456,790 square miles (1,183,085 square kilometers), pop 41,462
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Northwest Territories
geographical name
Definition of NORTHWEST TERRITORIES for Kids
territory NW Canada made up of the area of the mainland north of 60° between Yukon Territory & Nunavut; capital, Yellowknife
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