Imiligaarjuk Island facts for kids
 Imiligaarjuk Island
Location in Nunavut
Imiligaarjuk Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 61°50′N 92°42′W / 61.84°N 92.70°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Imiligaarjuk Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the western part of Hudson Bay. It is one of many islands that are part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This island is found in Nunavut, which is a large territory in northern Canada.
Where is Imiligaarjuk Island?
Imiligaarjuk Island is situated in the vast waters of Hudson Bay. This bay is a huge saltwater body in northeastern Canada. It is often called an "inland sea" because it is almost completely surrounded by land.
The island belongs to the territory of Nunavut. Nunavut is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. It was created in 1999 to give the Inuit people more control over their land. Many Inuit communities live across Nunavut.
Close to Whale Cove
The closest community to Imiligaarjuk Island is a small village called Whale Cove. This village is about 39.6 kilometers (about 24.6 miles) to the west of the island. Whale Cove is a vibrant Inuit community known for its traditional way of life.
Uninhabited Island
Imiligaarjuk Island is an uninhabited island. This means no people live there permanently. Many islands in the Canadian Arctic are uninhabited. They are often wild places, home to various arctic animals. These islands play an important role in the natural environment of the Arctic.
