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References
- ↑ NWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Administrative Regions
- ↑ Map: Region 5, Region (Census Division), Northwest Territories
- ↑ "Region 5, Northwest Territories (Code 6105) Census Profile". 2011 census . Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. 2012.
- ↑ "None". 29 May 2012.
- ↑ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census divisions". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ↑ Geographic hierarchy: Region 5 (Region)
