Jackson Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Jackson Island
Location in Nunavut
Jackson Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 64°33′N 65°10′W / 64.550°N 65.167°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Jackson Island is a small island located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, which is a huge group of islands in northern Canada. This island is found off the coast of Baffin Island, one of the largest islands in the world. It's part of the Nunavut territory, specifically in the Qikiqtaaluk Region.
Where is Jackson Island?
Jackson Island is in the Labrador Sea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. It sits right at the entrance of a place called Neptune Bay. You can find it off the eastern side of a land area known as Hall Peninsula's Finger Land.
Nearby Islands
There are other islands close to Jackson Island. To its southeast, you'll find Christopher Hall Island. If you look to the northwest, you'll see Moodie Island.
An Uninhabited Place
Jackson Island is an uninhabited island. This means that no people live there permanently. It's a wild and natural place, likely visited only by wildlife or explorers.
