"Yukon" is from the Loucheux word "Yu-kun-ah," meaning "great river"; it was first used by Hudson's Bay trader John Bell in 1846.

Bordered By Beaufort Sea, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alaska
Area 186,272 sq mi
Highest Point Mount Logan; 19,551 ft above sea level

Capital Whitehorse

Population 34,600
Largest Cities Whitehorse (26,304), Dawson City (1,881), Watson Lake (1,525), Haines Junction (809), Carmacks (485), Mayo (439), Carcross (431)
There are approximately 50,000 moose in the Yukon Territory, or about 1-1/3 moose for every human.

Principal Industries Mining, Tourism

Date Entered Confederation June 13, 1898

Coat of Arms The blue and white wavy stripes symbolize the Yukon River, while the twin red peaks represent the mountains and the gold circles stand for the minseral wealth of the territory. The red Cross of St. George honors the early British explorers and traders; the patterned circle centered on the cross represents fur trading. The crest is topped by a black and white malamute dog, which breed played an important role in the early history and development of the Yukon.

Flower Fireweed
Bird Common Raven
Tree Sub-Alpine Fir
Flag The green symbolizes forests, white snow, and blue water. The coat of arms appears above a wreath of fireweed, the official flower of the Yukon Territory.

SEE ALSO
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Alaska
Mount Logan

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