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The Yukon – Canada

The Yukon takes its name from Yu-kun-ah, the Loucheux word for the Yukon River, the ‘great river’ that drains most of the territory. Some five per cent of Canada’s landmass, the Yukon lies in the northwest corner of Canada. Bordered … Continue reading

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The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift

The Gulf Stream is the biggest and best-known western boundary current and originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flowing northward along the eastern coast of North America at 4 miles per hour (6.5 kph) and extending down 1500 feet (450m) … Continue reading

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