Anchorage Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Anchorage Island
Location in Nunavut
Anchorage Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°19′12″N 068°15′36″W / 63.32000°N 68.26000°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Anchorage Island is a small, uninhabited island in Canada's Arctic region. It is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in the far north. This island is located in Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada.
Where is Anchorage Island?
Anchorage Island sits in Frobisher Bay, a large bay near the capital city of Iqaluit. It is an offshore island, meaning it is found just off the coast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada. Anchorage Island is located to the southeast of Iqaluit.
Nearby Islands
Anchorage Island is surrounded by several other islands in Frobisher Bay. These include:
What is the Qikiqtaaluk Region?
Anchorage Island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region. This is the largest and most northern region in Nunavut. It includes Baffin Island and many other islands in the Canadian Arctic. The region is home to many Inuit communities.
