Algerine Island facts for kids
 Algerine Island
Location in Nunavut
Algerine Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°27′45″N 67°58′18″W / 63.46250°N 67.97167°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Algerine Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. It is part of the huge group of islands known as the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This island is found in Frobisher Bay, which is a large bay on the southeastern coast of Baffin Island.
Algerine Island is situated southeast of Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut. Since it's uninhabited, no people live on Algerine Island. It's a quiet place in the vast Canadian Arctic.
Where is Algerine Island Located?
Algerine Island is in Frobisher Bay, a significant body of water. This bay is part of the larger Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The island is quite close to Baffin Island, one of the largest islands in the world.
Nearby Islands in Frobisher Bay
Algerine Island is surrounded by many other small islands. These islands are also part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. Some of the islands close by include Alligator Island, Brigus Island, Camp Island, Crimmins Island, and Culbertson Island. There are many more, like Gay Island, Jenvey Island, Kudlago Island, Low Island, and Mark Island.
Other nearby islands are McAllister Island, McBride Island, Metela Island, Mitchell Island, Pan Island, Peak Island, Pichit Island, Pink Lady Island, Precipice Island, Ptarmigan Island, Smith Island, and Sybil Island. These islands create a complex network in the bay.
See Also
- List of islands of Nunavut
