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Yukon is bordered by British Columbia to the south, Alaska to the west, and the Northwest Territories to the east. It features vast forests, tundra, rivers, and some of Canada’s tallest mountains — including Mount Logan, the highest peak in the country. | Yukon is bordered by [[British Columbia]] to the south, Alaska to the west, and the Northwest Territories to the east. It features vast forests, tundra, rivers, and some of Canada’s tallest mountains — including Mount Logan, the highest peak in the country. | ||
== Major Communities == | == Major Communities == | ||
Revision as of 23:33, 20 June 2025
Yukon is a territory in northwestern Canada known for its remote wilderness, dramatic mountains, and historic ties to the Klondike Gold Rush. It shares a western border with Alaska and has a small but vibrant population.
Quick Facts
- Capital and Largest City: Whitehorse
- Population: Over 44,000 (as of 2024)
- Official Language: English (French and Indigenous languages are also used)
- Area: 482,443 km²
- Time Zone: Mountain Time Zone (MT)
Geography
Yukon is bordered by British Columbia to the south, Alaska to the west, and the Northwest Territories to the east. It features vast forests, tundra, rivers, and some of Canada’s tallest mountains — including Mount Logan, the highest peak in the country.
Major Communities
- Whitehorse – Capital and largest city
- Dawson City – Historic town of the Klondike Gold Rush
- Watson Lake
- Haines Junction
Economy
Yukon’s economy is based on:
- Mining (gold, silver, zinc)
- Tourism and outdoor recreation
- Public sector and government services
- Renewable energy and local businesses
Education
- Yukon University – Canada’s only university north of 60°
Attractions
- Kluane National Park and Reserve
- Klondike Gold Rush historic sites
- Yukon River and canoeing expeditions
- Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) viewing
- Wildlife such as moose, bears, and caribou
Did You Know?
- Yukon is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights.
- The territory was named after the Yukon River, from a Gwich’in word meaning “great river.”