Camp Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Camp Island
Location in Nunavut
Camp Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°20′55″N 68°08′00″W / 63.34861°N 68.13333°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Camp Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is found in Frobisher Bay, which is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, Canada. This remote island lies southeast of Iqaluit, the capital city of Nunavut.
Camp Island is one of many islands near the larger Baffin Island. Other islands close by include Dog Island, Kungo Island, Luella Island, Metela Island, and Quadrifid Island.
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Exploring Camp Island's Location
Camp Island is part of a huge group of islands known as the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This archipelago includes thousands of islands in northern Canada. They are spread across the Arctic Ocean.
Nunavut is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. It was created in 1999. Most of its population is Inuit, the Indigenous people of the Arctic. Nunavut covers a massive area. However, it has a very small population. This makes it one of the most sparsely populated regions on Earth.
Discovering Frobisher Bay
Frobisher Bay is a large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. It cuts into the southeastern part of Baffin Island. The bay is named after Sir Martin Frobisher. He was an English explorer who sailed there in 1576. The bay is known for its strong tides. It is also home to many islands.
Why are Arctic Islands Uninhabited?
Many islands in the Canadian Arctic, like Camp Island, are uninhabited. This means no people live there permanently. The main reasons for this are the extremely cold climate and the remote location. Arctic winters are long and harsh. Temperatures can drop very low. The land is often covered in ice and snow for much of the year. It is also very difficult to reach these islands. They are far from major towns and cities.
