Knight Islands facts for kids
 Knight Islands
Location in Nunavut
Knight Islands
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°34′23″N 64°34′29″W / 60.57306°N 64.57472°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) |
| Highest point | Knight Summit, 213 m (699 ft) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Knight Islands at Atlas of Canada | |
The Knight Islands are a group of islands in Canada. They are part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This means they are in the far north of Canada. These islands are located in a territory called Nunavut. They are found in Gray Strait, which is a part of the Labrador Sea. The Knight Islands are quite small, covering about 8 square kilometers. No one lives on these islands.
About the Knight Islands
The Knight Islands are known for being uninhabited. This means no people live there permanently. They are a part of a very large group of islands. This group is called the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It includes many islands in the Arctic part of Canada.
Size and Features
The biggest island in the Knight Islands group is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) long. It is also about 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) wide. On the northern part of this island, there is a high point. It is called Knight Summit. This summit stands 213 meters (about 700 feet) above the sea.
Nearby Islands
Other islands are located close to the Knight Islands. The larger Button Islands are about 5 kilometers (3 miles) to the northwest. The Cape Chidley Islands are also nearby. They are about 18.2 kilometers (11.3 miles) away.
