King Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 King Island
Location in Nunavut
King Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°36′N 64°46′W / 60.60°N 64.77°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
King Island is a small, quiet island located in the far north of Canada. It is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge area of land and water near the North Pole. This island is part of Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory. King Island is special because no people live there permanently. It is a truly wild place.
About King Island
King Island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This region covers a vast area of the Canadian Arctic. The island sits right where two important bodies of water meet: the Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea. Imagine a busy intersection, but for oceans! This meeting point means the waters around King Island are often cold and filled with ice.
What Does King Island Look Like?
One of the most striking features of King Island is a large, tall cliff on its southeastern side. This cliff rises sharply from the water, making the island look very dramatic. Cliffs like this are often formed by strong winds and waves over many years. They can also be home to many seabirds that nest on the rocky ledges.
King Island's Neighbors
King Island is part of a group of islands known as the Button Islands. These islands are located close to each other. King Island is found to the southwest of MacColl Island, which is another island in the Button group.
There are several other islands very close to King Island. These include:
These islands together form a small cluster in the vast Arctic waters. They are all part of the beautiful and remote landscape of Nunavut.
