Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?
Quick answer: Northern Territories. In our practice tests 57% of 114 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Central Canada”.
Why is this the correct answer?
The Northern Territories (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) cover more than one-third of Canada's land mass. Despite their vast size, they have a very small population due to the harsh Arctic climate.
Study Tip
Think about the vast and remote areas of Canada, and consider which region is often associated with the country's harsher climate and limited accessibility.
What should you know about this topic?
Canada's Northern Territories cover more than one-third of the country's land area. The three territories are Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Discover Canada notes that, although the North is vast, it has a small population, with only a few percent of Canadians living there.
The North is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun because, at the height of summer, daylight can last nearly 24 hours, while in winter the sun may barely rise. The region includes tundra, forests, mountains and Arctic islands. Many Inuit, First Nations and Métis people live in the North, and Nunavut, which means "our land" in Inuktitut, was created in 1999 for the Inuit. Mining, oil and gas, and tourism are important industries. The Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s brought thousands of people to Yukon. Gold, diamonds and other minerals are mined in the territories.
Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic is important. The Canadian Rangers, part of the Canadian Forces Reserve, patrol remote northern areas and help keep the flag flying. The capitals are Whitehorse (Yukon), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) and Iqaluit (Nunavut). For the test, connect this question with the five regions of Canada, territorial capitals, Nunavut's creation and the Canadian Rangers.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- Prairies: The Prairie Provinces are large but cover far less than one-third of Canada.
- Central Canada: Central Canada (Ontario and Quebec) has the largest population, not the largest area.
- Atlantic Canada: The Atlantic Provinces are the smallest region by area.
What is the most common mistake?
The Prairies are large and well known, so some learners pick them. But the Northern Territories cover a much bigger share, more than one-third of Canada.
How can you remember the answer?
"Three territories, one-third": three northern territories cover more than one-third of the land.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
57% of 114 practice answers from about 77 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Central Canada", chosen 35% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
How hard is this question compared with others?
It is the 13th hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Canada's Regions chapter is 78% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.
These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Canada's Regions questions.
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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?
This question is from the Canada's Regions section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.
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