Akuglek Island facts for kids
 Akuglek Island
Location in Nunavut
Akuglek Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Davis Strait |
| Coordinates | 65°37′N 62°28′W / 65.617°N 62.467°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Akuglek Island is a small, uninhabited island in the far north of Canada. It is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, which is Canada's largest and northernmost territory. This island is a wild and natural place where no people live permanently.
Where is Akuglek Island?
Akuglek Island is located in the Davis Strait. This is a large body of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Arctic Ocean. It lies between Baffin Island in Canada and Greenland.
Close to Baffin Island
The island is found off the southeastern coast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada and the fifth largest island in the world. Akuglek Island is specifically near the Cumberland Peninsula of Baffin Island.
Nearby Islands
Akuglek Island has several other islands close by. To its northeast, you can find Angijak Island. To its south, there is Nuvuktik Island. Other islands in the area include Kekertaluk Island and Kekertuk Island. These islands are all part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in the Canadian Arctic.
