East Pen Island facts for kids
 East Pen Island
Location in Nunavut
East Pen Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°45′N 088°40′W / 56.750°N 88.667°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
East Pen Island, also known as Pen Island, is a small island in Nunavut, Canada. It is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago that no one lives on. This island is found in the southwestern part of Hudson Bay.
East Pen Island is part of a group called the Pen Islands. However, West Pen Island is actually a spit, which is a narrow piece of land sticking out into the water, not a true island. East Pen Island is located near the coast of Ontario, just a few kilometers southeast of Manitoba. The closest town is Fort Severn, Ontario.
Amazing Wildlife on East Pen Island
East Pen Island is a very special place for birds. It is known as an Important Bird Area (IBA). An IBA is a place that is important for bird populations. This means it provides a safe home for many different kinds of birds.
Many bird species use East Pen Island for nesting or resting during their long migrations. Some of the birds protected here include:
These birds rely on the island's environment to survive and thrive. Protecting places like East Pen Island helps ensure these bird populations stay healthy.
