Amadjuak Lake facts for kids
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Amadjuak Lake is in the southern part of Baffin Island, the lower of the two visible lakes; the higher one is Nettilling Lake.
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 Amadjuak Lake
Location in Nunavut
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| Location | Baffin Island, Nunavut |
| Coordinates | 64°55′N 071°00′W / 64.917°N 71.000°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 3,115 km2 (1,203 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Settlements | uninhabited |
Amadjuak Lake is a big lake found in Nunavut, Canada. It is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, which is in the northern part of Canada. This lake is in the southern-central area of Baffin Island.
Amadjuak Lake is part of a large flat area called the Great Plain of the Koukdjuak. It is about 154 kilometers (96 miles) south of a place called Burwash Bay. The closest town to the lake is Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut.
About Amadjuak Lake
Amadjuak Lake is very large, covering an area of 3,115 square kilometers (1,203 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 113 meters (371 feet) above sea level.
This area of Baffin Island was once covered by water. It rose out of the Foxe Basin about 4,500 years ago. That might sound like a long time, but in Earth's history, it's quite recent!
Amadjuak Lake is the second largest lake on Baffin Island. The only lake bigger than it on the island is Nettilling Lake. It is also the third-largest lake in all of Nunavut.
People and the Lake
For many years, Amadjuak Lake was an important meeting spot for the Inuit people. Inuit from different communities would gather here. These communities included Kimmirut, the Soper River Valley, Pangnirtung, Cape Dorset, and Frobisher Bay. It was a central place for them to connect.
Animals of the Lake
Amadjuak Lake is a very important place for animals, especially Barren-ground caribou. It serves as a summer home for a group of caribou known as the Southern Qikiqtaaluk herd.
The caribou use the lake area for several important reasons:
- It is a place where they can find food in the summer.
- It is a safe area for mother caribou to give birth to their calves.
- It is also part of their migration route as they travel between different areas.
See also
In Spanish: Lago Amadjuak para niños
