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Nunavut is the largest political unit in Canada and constitutes one-fifth of Canada’s total landmass. This large area has a rectangular shape that extends northward to about latitude 84° north. Nunavut stretches 2,572 km (1,598 mi) from north to south and 2,532 km (1,573 mi) from east to west. The Belcher Islands in Hudson Bay are the most southerly islands in Nunavut. Boothia Peninsula, which extends almost to the 75th parallel, marks the most northerly part of Nunavut’s mainland. The northernmost portion of land in Nunavut, and in Canada, is at the northern tip of Ellesmere Island.
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Nunavut is the only place in Canada where most of the population (86.2 percent) are Aboriginals (Native Peoples); they live mostly in small communities. The largest Aboriginal group is the Inuit (singular: Inuk), which means "the preeminent people" in Inuktitut, accounting for 84.8 percent of the total. In the past, Inuit were called "Eskimos," an uncomplimentary Cree word that means "eaters of raw meat." Dene live mostly in the west. The Métis are descendants of Inuit and ethnic European parentage and comprise 0.3 percent of the territory's population. Non-Aboriginal ethnicities accounted for 13.5 percent of the population, including Scots, Irish, and French.
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With only 30 000 residents inhabiting an area that occupies one fifth of Canada’s total land mass, Nunavut has one of the lowest population densities in the world. Approximately 85% of the population is of Inuit descent. In addition the territory is host to other aboriginal First Nations and Metis communities.
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Although Nunavut extends over a vast area-2,121,102 sq km (818,962 sq mi)-its population is quite small. Its capital and largest community is Iqaluit. Nunavut's population in 1999 was just 27,100. This combination of large geographic size and small population makes the territory the most sparsely populated area in Canada and one of the most sparsely populated areas in the world. Nunavut's geography greatly limits its possibilities for economic growth.
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Nunavut is very unique place to live. It is pretty big. Nunavut is the second largest territory in Canada but has only 28,000 people! The colors of the Nunavut flag are blue and gold. Nunavut has 26 communities but they are really spread apart. Much of Nunavut is made up of islands.
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Politics in Nunavut take a slightly different form than elsewhere in Canada. Nunavut’s legislature does not feature any political parties. Rather representatives are elected independently to represent a certain geographic area. The parliament then operates by consensus, selected a premier from amongst their members. The current Premier of Nunavut is Paul Okalik. In addition the Premier has set up a council of 11 Inuit elders to advise him on incorporating Inuit culture and knowledge into his policies.
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