The Northwest Territories flag (French: Drapeau des Territoires du Nord-Ouest) consists of a state coat of arms in the form of a shield centered on a wide white vertical stripe over a blue field. Blue represents rivers and lakes, while white symbolizes snow and ice. The white fox in the red section also represents abundant minerals. The height-to-width ratio of the flag is 1:2, and the flag was adopted in 1969.
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada. Its capital and largest city is Yellowknife; its population is approximately 44,826 (2019); and its area is 1,346,106 km².
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