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7 Surprising Facts About Life in Nunavut

Living in the great white north is a world away from the rest of the country. In fact, anyone from below the territories is called a "southerner."

By Lori Henry for readersdigest.ca

Life in Nunavut

So how do people in Nunavut, Canada’s newest territory, get around without roads? Where does their water and food come from? Is there really a Tim Hortons there? In the largest and least populated region of Canada–covering over 2 million square kilometres–here are 7 surprising facts about life in Nunavut.

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