Anchor Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Anchor Island
Location in Nunavut
Anchor Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Coronation Gulf |
| Coordinates | 68°08′N 112°47′W / 68.133°N 112.783°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Anchor Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the cold waters of Coronation Gulf. This gulf is a part of the Arctic Ocean, found way up north in Canada. The island is part of the Kitikmeot Region in Nunavut, which is a very large territory in northern Canada. It's a place where no people live, making it a quiet spot in the vast Canadian Arctic.
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Where is Anchor Island?
Anchor Island is found in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in northern Canada. It sits south of Victoria Island, which is one of the largest islands in the world.
Coronation Gulf: A Northern Waterway
Coronation Gulf is a large body of water that connects to the Arctic Ocean. It's named after the coronation of King George IV in 1821. This gulf is often covered in ice for much of the year, but in summer, parts of it melt, allowing ships to pass through. It's an important area for wildlife, including seals, whales, and polar bears.
Nunavut is the largest and newest territory of Canada. It was created in 1999 to give the Inuit people more control over their land and resources. Nunavut is known for its vast, wild landscapes, cold climate, and unique culture. Most of the land is tundra, which means it's treeless and has permafrost (permanently frozen ground).
The Kitikmeot Region
Anchor Island is specifically located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. This region is one of the three administrative regions in Nunavut. It covers a large area of land and water, including many islands. The main community in the Kitikmeot Region is Cambridge Bay.
Nearby Islands
Anchor Island is surrounded by many other islands in the Coronation Gulf area. This part of the Arctic is like a maze of land and water. Some of the islands close to Anchor Island include:
- Duke of York Archipelago
- Haodlon Island
- Hatoayok Island
- Hokagon Island
- Kabviukvik Island
- Kingak Island
- Mangak Island
- Nanortut Island
- Nanukton Island
- Takhoalok Island
There are also several groups of islands nearby, such as:
- Aiyohok Islands
- Akvitlak Islands
- Black Berry Islands
- Home Islands
- Lawford Islands
- Miles Islands
- Nauyan Islands
- Outcast Islands
These islands are mostly uninhabited, just like Anchor Island. They are important habitats for Arctic animals and birds.
