Ijjuriktuq facts for kids
 Ijjuriktuq
Location in Nunavut
Ijjuriktuq
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°45′51″N 69°43′57″W / 62.76417°N 69.73250°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Ijjurittiak Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Ijjuriktuq (ᐃᔾᔪᕆᒃᑐᖅ), once known as Ijjurittiak Island, is an uninhabited island in Canada. It is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, a large territory in the northern part of the country. This island is located offshore from Baffin Island in the Hudson Strait. The closest town is Kimmirut, which is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) away.
Where is Ijjuriktuq?
Ijjuriktuq is part of a group of islands in the Arctic. It sits in the cold waters of the Hudson Strait. This strait is a large body of water that connects Hudson Bay with the Atlantic Ocean.
Nearby Islands
Even though Ijjuriktuq is uninhabited, it has many island neighbors. Some of the islands close by include Lavoie Island, Wishart Island, Nuvursirpaaraaluk Island, Lee Island, Qaqqannalik, Poodlatee Island, Anguttuaq, Black Bluff Island, Aulatsiviit, Ivisaat Island, Takijualuk, Juet Island, and Uugalautiit Island. These islands are all part of the beautiful and rugged landscape of Nunavut.
