Aiaktalik Island facts for kids
 Aiaktalik
Location in Alaska
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 56°42′14″N 154°3′19″W / 56.70389°N 154.05528°W |
| Archipelago | Kodiak Archipelago |
| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
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United States
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| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kodiak Island |
Aiaktalik Island is a small island found in the Gulf of Alaska. It's part of the Kodiak Archipelago in the state of Alaska, United States. This island is known for being completely uninhabited, meaning no people live there.
Where is Aiaktalik Island?
Aiaktalik Island is located about 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) south of a much larger island called Kodiak Island. If you travel a bit further south from Aiaktalik Island, about 5 miles (8 kilometers), you'll find the Trinity Islands. All these islands are in the vast Pacific Ocean.
What is Aiaktalik Island Like?
Aiaktalik Island is not very big. Its total area is about 20 square kilometers (which is about 7.7 square miles). Even though it's part of a group of islands, it stands out because it has no permanent residents. It's a quiet, natural place in the Alaskan wilderness.
