Akulagok Island facts for kids
 Akulagok Island
Location in Nunavut
Akulagok Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Cumberland Sound |
| Coordinates | 65°44′N 65°51′W / 65.733°N 65.850°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Akulagok Island is a small, uninhabited island located 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 part of the Kikastan Islands group.
Akulagok Island is found within the Cumberland Sound. This sound is a large body of water off the coast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island itself is a very large island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
Where is Akulagok Island?
Akulagok Island sits off the Cumberland Peninsula of Baffin Island. On its southern side, you can find Kekerten Harbour. This harbour is located between Akulagok Island and Kekerten Island. To the north of Akulagok Island is Tuapait Island.
Nearby Islands
Several other islands are close to Akulagok Island. These include Aupaluktok Island, Beacon Island, Kekertukdjuak Island, Miliakdjuin Island, Tesseralik Island, and Ugpitimik Island. These islands are all part of the same remote and beautiful Arctic environment.
What Does "Uninhabited" Mean?
When an island is described as "uninhabited," it means that no people live there permanently. Akulagok Island does not have any towns, villages, or permanent residents. This is common for many smaller islands in the Arctic. These places are often visited by wildlife, but not by humans for long periods.
