canadian Yukon 3

Question 1

When did Yukon officially become a separate territory?

Accepted Answer

1898

Answer

Yukon was made a separate territory in 1898 during the Gold Rush.

Question 2

Roughly how many people live in Yukon, making it sparsely populated?

Accepted Answer

About 40,000

Answer

Yukon has roughly 40,000 residents, most in Whitehorse.

Question 3

Which national park in Yukon protects Mount Logan and large icefields?

Accepted Answer

Kluane National Park

Answer

Kluane National Park contains Mount Logan and vast icefields.

Question 4

Which Indigenous peoples have lived in Yukon for thousands of years?

Accepted Answer

First Nations such as the Gwich'in and Tlingit

Answer

Many First Nations, including Gwich'in and Tlingit, are part of Yukon's heritage.

Question 5

What famous highway connects Yukon to the rest of Canada and Alaska?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Highway

Answer

The Alaska Highway, built in 1942, links Yukon with Alaska and southern Canada.

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