Allen Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Allen Island
Location in Nunavut
Allen Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Cornelius Grinnell Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°28′N 064°54′W / 63.467°N 64.900°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Allen Island is a quiet, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. Being "uninhabited" means that no people live there permanently. It is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region, which is a large area in Nunavut. This island is found in a place called Cornelius Grinnell Bay.
Where is Allen Island Located?
Allen Island is an island that sits off the coast of Baffin Island, which is one of the largest islands in the world. It is located to the east of a land area known as Hall Peninsula. A narrow stretch of water called Smith Channel separates Allen Island from Beekman Peninsula to its west.
Nearby Islands
About 13 kilometers (or 8 miles) to the south of Allen Island, you can find a much smaller island called Rogers Island. These islands are all part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in northern Canada.
