Can you explain the geography of the Northwest Territories? 
 Good Evening, The NW Territories is a territory in northern Canada. The Capital is Yellowknife and has been since 1967. the NW territories has lots of geographical features like Great Bear Lake, Mackenzie River, or Nahanni River which is a National Park anf heritage site. Many parts of the NW Territories were given to other provinces, such as; British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.In 1999 the Eastern part became the territory of Nunavut. 
 Okay is there any other information you can provide? 
 Sure. The Great Bear Lake is the largest lake in Canada. The "Great Slave Lake" is considered to be the deepest body of water in North America at 614m, which is another geographical location in the NW territories. Also, the NW Territories is bordered by Canada's two other territories, the Yukon to the west and the Nunavut to the east. 
 Can you explain the etymology of the Northwest Territories? 
 I sure can try. In Inukitut, the NW territories are referred to as (Nunatsiaq) I believe means "beautiful land." This name became more appropriate following division that had been when the territories extended further in Canada's north-central and NEareas. 
 Interesting, what other facts are there? 
 In 1906, the Parliament of Canada renamed the North-West-Territories to the now Northwest Territories and dropped all hypenated forms in the name. 
 Cool, are there anymore geographical features you can give me? 
 Certainly. Summers in the North are cool and short. 57 to 63 degrees F and lows of 34 to 41 degrees F Winters are long and harsh, daytime highs in the mid -20 degrees C and lows around -40 degrees C 
 That's a range in temperatures, thanks so much for your help! 
 It sure is and you're very welcome!
Northwest Territories