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Canoeists and kayakers are drawn to the Northwest Territories to paddle the rivers that surge through canyons and over rapids. For outdoor enthusiasts the Northwest Territories is a wonderful place to experience one of the deepest lakes in the world, go sailing, observe birds and wildlife, go day hiking, participate in a northern festival or sit back and enjoy the Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights). What ever your pleasure this beautiful northern area has something for everyone including historic sites.

The Northwest Territories enjoys vast geological resources including diamonds, gold and natural gas. The vast natural resources and relatively low population give Northwest Territories the highest per capita GDP of all provinces or territories in Canada. Tourism is also a large part of the economy of this area.

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Quick Facts

Population: 41,900 as of 2006
Land area: 1,346,110 sq km (519,734 sq mi)
Per Capita Income: Approximately $36,000.00
Capital: Yellowknife
That the Northwest Territories per capita GDP of C$97,923 would rank it first in the world if it were considered as its own country, well ahead of 2nd place Luxembourg (at approximately C$83,000 (nominal GDP)?

That the largest community is the city of Yellowknife?

That most people are living in the Mackenzie River Valley?

That the first people were the Dene and the Inuit?

That the Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada?

That Great Bear Lake is eighth-largest lake in the world?

That Great Slave Lake is the deepest lake in Canada and tenth-largest in the world?