Browne Island facts for kids
 Browne Island
Location in Nunavut
Browne Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 74°49′N 096°22′W / 74.817°N 96.367°W |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Browne Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the far north of Canada. It is part of a huge group of islands known as the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This remote island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, which is one of Canada's northern territories.
About Browne Island
Browne Island is a very small piece of land. It covers an area of about 5 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a few large parks put together.
Where is it located?
Browne Island is situated in the Parry Channel. This channel is a waterway that runs through the middle of the Queen Elizabeth Islands. These islands are a major part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Browne Island lies just off the southwest coast of a much larger island called Cornwallis Island.
What's it like?
Because Browne Island is so far north, it has a very cold, Arctic climate. It is completely uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently. The island is part of a vast, icy landscape. It is surrounded by the waters of the Arctic Ocean.
