Yukon
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Yukon
Yukon (pronounced /ˈjuːkɒn/) is a territory in the northwestern part of Canada. It is named after the Yukon River, the longest river in Yukon and Alaska. The name itself is from a First Nations word meaning "great river."
Etymology
The term "Yukon" comes from the Gwich'in word "Yu-kun-ah," meaning "great river." The Gwich'in are an indigenous people in Canada's northwestern territories and Alaska.
Related Terms
- Yukon River: The river that the territory is named after. It is the longest river in Yukon and Alaska.
- Whitehorse: The capital and largest city of Yukon.
- Dawson City: A town in the Yukon known for its role in the Klondike Gold Rush.
- Klondike Gold Rush: A migration of an estimated 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike region of the Yukon in north-western Canada between 1896 and 1899.
- First Nations: The indigenous peoples of Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yukon
- Wikipedia's article - Yukon
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