Cake Island facts for kids
 Cake Island
Location in Nunavut
Cake Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°35′N 78°47′W / 56.58°N 78.78°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Cake Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. It sits within the large Hudson Bay, which is a huge body of saltwater in northeastern Canada. Cake Island is part of a larger group of islands known as the Belcher Islands. Even though no one lives on Cake Island, it is an interesting part of Canada's vast northern lands.
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Where is Cake Island Located?
Cake Island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. It is one of the many islands that make up the Bakers Dozen Islands archipelago. This archipelago is part of the larger Belcher Islands group.
Nearby Islands
Several other islands are close to Cake Island in Hudson Bay. These include:
- Bun Island (located to its north)
- Loaf Island
- Range Island
- Renouf Island
- Twin Cairns Island (located to its south)
About the Belcher Islands
The Belcher Islands are a group of islands in Hudson Bay, where Cake Island is located. These islands are known for their unique geology and natural beauty. They are made up of ancient rocks that are billions of years old.
Geology of the Islands
The rocks on the Belcher Islands, including those near Cake Island, are very old. Some of them are about 2 billion years old. These rocks are mostly sedimentary, meaning they formed from layers of sand, mud, and other materials over a very long time. You can often see interesting folds and patterns in these ancient rocks.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. Width of bottom of photo is about 5 metres.
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Landsat satellite photo of Belcher Islands
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
