Nunavut — Territory and Tourist Information
Territory Facts
- Location
- Northern Canada.
- Language
- Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), Inuktitut is an official language in Nunavut. English is commonly spoken throughout.
- Area
- 1,932,255 sq km (746,048 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- Eastern Standard Time GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November). Central Standard Time GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November). Mountain Standard Time GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Population
- 29,474 (official census 2006).
- Population Density
- 0.02 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Iqaluit. Population: 6,184 (2006).
Public Holidays
Nunavut observes all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the general Canada section) and, in addition, the Public Holidays listed below for the January 2009-December 2011 period.
2010
9 Jul Nunavut Day
2 Aug Civic Holiday
2009
9 Jul Nunavut Day
3 Aug Civic Holiday
Contact Information
Nunavut Tourism
PO Box 1450, Iqaluit, Nunavut Territory X0A 0H0, Canada
Tel: (867) 979 6551 or 1 866 686 2888.
Website: www.nunavuttourism.com
