Coburg Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Nirjutiqavvik
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Seabirds nesting at Coburg Island
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 Coburg Island
Location in Nunavut
Coburg Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
| Location | Lady Ann Strait |
| Coordinates | 75°57′N 79°18′W / 75.950°N 79.300°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 411 km2 (159 sq mi) |
| Length | 38 km (23.6 mi) |
| Width | 22–24 km (14–15 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Highest point | Unnamed |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Coburg Island is an island in Nunavut, Canada. It is also known by its Inuktitut name, Nirjutiqavvik. This island is not home to any people.
Coburg Island is part of the Queen Elizabeth Islands. These islands are found in the far north of Canada. Coburg Island sits in Baffin Bay's Lady Ann Strait. It is located between two larger islands. Ellesmere Island is to its north, separated by Glacier Strait. To the south, you will find Devon Island.
What is Coburg Island like?
Coburg Island has a rugged landscape. It is known for its tall cliffs and rocky shores. Much of the island is covered in tundra. Tundra is a type of land where the ground is frozen for most of the year. Only small plants like mosses and lichens can grow there.
Amazing Animals
Many different animals live in the waters around Coburg Island. You can often spot large marine mammals here. These include bowhead whales and narwhals, which are known for their long tusks.
You might also see polar bears roaming the ice. Different types of seals and walruses are also common. Beluga whales, sometimes called white whales, also swim in these cold waters.
Protecting the Island
Coburg Island is a very important place for nature. Because of this, it has special protections. It is part of the Nirjutiqavvik National Wildlife Area. This means the island and the waters around it are kept safe for wildlife.
The island is also recognized as an International Biological Program site. It is also a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat site. This means it is a crucial stop for many birds.
One special spot is Cambridge Point. This area is off the southeastern part of the island. It is a Canadian Important Bird Area. Many different seabirds gather here. These include black guillemots, black-legged kittiwakes, and glaucous gulls. You can also find northern fulmars and thick-billed murres. Part of Cambridge Point is inside the National Wildlife Area.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Coburg para niños
