La Duke Island facts for kids
 La Duke Island
Location in Nunavut
La Duke Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°06′N 78°58′W / 56.10°N 78.96°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
La Duke Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. It sits in the vast Hudson Bay and is part of a larger group of islands known as the Belcher Islands. This remote island is found on the eastern side of a waterway called Omarolluk Sound, right across from the entrance to Fairweather Sound.
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Discovering La Duke Island
La Duke Island is a place where no one lives. It is a quiet piece of land in the huge Hudson Bay. This bay is a very large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada.
The island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. Nunavut is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. It is known for its Arctic landscapes and rich Inuit culture.
Where is La Duke Island Located?
La Duke Island is in a very specific spot. It is on the eastern edge of Omarolluk Sound. This sound is like a channel of water between landmasses.
Right across from La Duke Island is the mouth of Fairweather Sound. This means the island is at an interesting crossroads of water. Its location makes it a true part of the remote Canadian Arctic.
Part of the Belcher Islands
La Duke Island is not alone. It belongs to the Belcher Islands archipelago. An archipelago is a group of many islands. The Belcher Islands are a large group of islands within Hudson Bay.
These islands are known for their unique geology. They have very old rocks that tell a story of Earth's past. Being part of this group means La Duke Island shares some of these ancient features.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. Width of bottom of photo is about 5 metres.
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Landsat satellite photo of Belcher Islands
Learn More
- In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
