Dog Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Dog Island
Location in Nunavut
Dog Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°19′42″N 68°11′15″W / 63.32833°N 68.18750°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Dog Island is a small, empty island located in the far north of Canada. It is one of many islands that make up the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. This island is part of the Nunavut territory, specifically within the Qikiqtaaluk Region.
Where is Dog Island?
Dog Island is an offshore island of Baffin Island, which is Canada's largest island. You can find it in Frobisher Bay, a large bay on the southeastern side of Baffin Island. The island is located southeast of Iqaluit, which is the capital city of Nunavut.
There are several other islands close to Dog Island. These include Anchorage Island, Crowell Island, Kungo Island, Luella Island, Metela Island, and Quadrifid Island. Dog Island, like many islands in this cold northern region, has no people living on it.
