Alexander Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
Alexander Island, Nunavut
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 Alexander Island
Location in Nunavut
Alexander Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 75°52′N 102°37′W / 75.867°N 102.617°W |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 484 km2 (187 sq mi) |
| Length | 43 km (26.7 mi) |
| Width | 19 km (11.8 mi) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Alexander Island is a cool, uninhabited island located far north in Canada. It's part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, which is a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. This island is found in Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
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Where is Alexander Island Located?
Alexander Island is situated in a very remote part of the world. It's surrounded by other islands and narrow waterways.
Nearby Islands and Waterways
- To the south of Alexander Island, you'll find Massey Island and Île Marc. These islands are separated from Alexander Island by a stretch of water called Boyer Strait.
- To the north, the island faces Bathurst Island. The water between them is known as Pell Inlet.
Size and Shape of the Island
Alexander Island is not tiny, but it's not huge either.
- It covers an area of about 484 km2 (187 sq mi). That's roughly the size of a medium-sized city!
- The island is about 42.8 kilometres (26.6 mi) long.
- It is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) wide.
- Its exact location is 75°52'N latitude and 102°37'W longitude. This means it's very far north, close to the North Pole.
Life on Alexander Island
Since Alexander Island is in the Arctic, it's a very cold place.
- The island is completely uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently.
- The landscape is likely rugged, with ice and snow for much of the year.
- Despite the harsh conditions, Arctic islands can be home to amazing wildlife like polar bears, seals, and various birds.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Alexander (Nunavut) para niños
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