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Located on Baffin Island in the Canadian Territory of Nunavut, Iqaluit is a hub of traditional Inuit culture and a dynamic service and government hub for the area around it.

Capital of Nunavut

Nunavut offically separated from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, and Iqaluit became the capital of Canada's newest political entity. It was chosen for this role in a plebiscite held in 1995 by the residents of the future territory. Iqaluit is now home to the territorial government as well as many federal offices servicing the territory.

Centre of Inuit Culture

Visitors to Iqaluit can learn about Inuit culture and history with a visit to the Nunatta Sunaqutangit Museum; they can also drop in and purchase Inuit art and handicrafts from local artisans.

Festivals and Gatherings

From the Alianait Arts Festival in June to the annual Nunavut International Film Festival to the April Spring Festival, Iqaluit is home to plenty of exciting cultural events in the spring and summer.

Iqaluit has the distinction of being the Canadian capital city with lowest population.

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A mixture of cultures

The capital of Nunavut, Iqaluit is home to a mix of cultural groups. The majority of residents (over 55 percent) are Inuit, while there are a large numbers of Canadians of European descent as well. Over 10 percent of Iqaluit's residents are of African and Asian descent.

Transportation hub of Nunavut

While it isn't accessible by highway due to its remote location, Iqaluit is serviced by a number of airlines at its modern airport. While cars and trucks are used within the city limits, the preferred mode of transportation in Iqaluit is generally the snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles.

Nature and History Nearby

For those interested in the history of the Iqaluit area, artifacts from the Thule peoples can be found at Qaummaarviit Territorial Park. For those looking for nature, there is nearby Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park. Caribou, Arctic foxes and other native wildlife can be seen here in their natural habitat.

Formely known as Frobisher Bay, Iqaluit is capital of nunavut

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