Augustus Island facts for kids
 Augustus Island
Location in Nunavut
Augustus Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°34′48″N 067°40′48″W / 63.58000°N 67.68000°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Augustus Island is a small island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is one of many islands in this area that no one lives on. The island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada.
About Augustus Island
Augustus Island is located off the coast of Baffin Island. It sits inside a large bay called Frobisher Bay. The island is at the very end of a smaller water body known as Ward Inlet. It lies between two land areas, Becher Peninsula and Hall Peninsula.
Nearby Islands
There are several other islands close to Augustus Island. These include Bruce Island, which is at the entrance of Ward Inlet. Other nearby islands are Algerine Island, Frobisher's Farthest, McBride Island, and Pichit Island.
Who Named Augustus Island?
The island was given its name by an American explorer. His name was Charles Francis Hall. He explored the Arctic region a long time ago.
