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Yukon

Whitehorse, Yukon
Registration of a Flag
December 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 11

Flag of Yukon

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Blazon

Flag

Per pale Vert and Azure on a pale Argent the arms and crest of Yukon above two stems of fireweed in saltire proper;


Symbolism

Flag

The arms and crest of Yukon are shown with two fireweed plants, the territorial floral emblem. The blue represents Yukon’s rivers and lakes, the green represents its forests, and the white signifies snow.