Fair Island facts for kids
 Fair Island
Location in Nunavut
Fair Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°06′N 78°52′W / 56.10°N 78.86°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Fair Island is a cool island located in Nunavut, Canada. It's part of the Belcher Islands group, which you can find in the huge Hudson Bay. Imagine a quiet, empty place – that's Fair Island! No one lives there.
This island sits right in the middle of a watery area called Fairweather Sound. To its north, you'll find Tukarak Island, and to its south is Mavor Island.
Nearby Islands
Fair Island isn't alone in this part of Hudson Bay. It has several neighbors close by. These other islands are also part of the amazing Belcher Islands group.
Some of the islands you can find nearby include:
Images for kids
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These rocks are called dolomites. They are folded and found in the Belcher Islands.
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These thin, layered rocks are about 2 billion years old! You can see them near Sanikiluaq.
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This is a satellite photo of the whole Belcher Islands group, taken from space!
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
