Clark Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
Geography | |
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Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
Coordinates | 60°37′N 64°49′W / 60.61°N 64.81°W |
Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
Highest elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
Administration | |
Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Clark Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This means no people live there! It is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
The island is found where the Hudson Strait meets the Labrador Sea. Think of it as a meeting point for these two large bodies of water.
Where is Clark Island Located?
Clark Island is part of a group of islands called the Button Islands. It sits about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) west-southwest of the southern end of MacColl Island.
Nearby Islands
There are several other islands close to Clark Island. These include Dolphin Island, Holdridge Island, King Island, Leading Island, and Niels Island. These islands are all part of the same remote arctic region.
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