Irik Island facts for kids
 Irik Island
Location in Nunavut
Irik Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 62°10′N 92°30′W / 62.17°N 92.50°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Irik Island is a small piece of land located in the western part of Hudson Bay. This island is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of islands in northern Canada. It is found in Nunavut, which is one of Canada's territories.
Where is Irik Island?
Irik Island is in a very northern part of Canada. It sits within the large body of water known as Hudson Bay. This bay is famous for its cold waters and being home to many polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.
Location Details
The island is part of the Kivalliq Region in Nunavut. Nunavut is a huge territory in Canada, known for its vast, open landscapes and its strong Inuit culture. Irik Island is quite close to a small community called Whale Cove. Whale Cove is a hamlet, which is a very small village or settlement. It is only about 4.1 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) west of Irik Island.
Life on Irik Island
Irik Island is an uninhabited island. This means that no people live there permanently. Many islands in the Canadian Arctic are uninhabited because of the very cold climate and harsh conditions. Even though people don't live there, these islands can be important habitats for animals like birds, seals, and sometimes polar bears.
