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Which is the capital of the Northwest Territories?

  1. Iqaluit

  2. Whitehorse

  3. Yellowknife

  4. Edmonton

The correct answer is: Yellowknife

Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories because it is the largest and most populous city in the territory, making it the center for government, commerce, and culture. Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut, not the Northwest Territories. Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon, while Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. Therefore, neither of these options is correct.