Kabviukvik Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Kabviukvik
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 Kabviukvik Island
Location in Nunavut
Kabviukvik Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
| Location | Coronation Gulf |
| Coordinates | 68°11′N 113°13′W / 68.183°N 113.217°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Kabviukvik Island is a small island located in a large body of water called Coronation Gulf. This island is part of Canada, specifically in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. It's a place where no people live permanently.
Exploring Kabviukvik Island's Location
Kabviukvik Island is found in the northern part of Canada. It sits south of a much larger island known as Victoria Island. This area is part of the vast Arctic Archipelago, which is a group of many islands in the Arctic Ocean.
Nearby Islands and Communities
Kabviukvik Island is surrounded by several other islands in the Coronation Gulf. Some of these nearby islands include:
- Anchor Island
- Douglas Island
- Duke of York Archipelago
- Haodlon Island
- Hatoayok Island
- Hokagon Island
- Ivonayak Island
- Kingak Island
- Mangak Island
- Nanortut Island
- Nanukton Island
The closest community to Kabviukvik Island is a town called Kugkluktuk. This town, which used to be known as Coppermine, is located on the mainland. It is about 93.1 kilometers (or about 58 miles) south of Kabviukvik Island.
