Lefferts Island facts for kids
 Lefferts Island
Location in Nunavut
Lefferts Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 62°30′N 65°03′W / 62.500°N 65.050°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Lefferts Island is a small, uninhabited island found in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is part of the territory of Nunavut, Canada. This island is located specifically within Frobisher Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the southeastern coast of Baffin Island.
Lefferts Island is also known by a few other names, including Lefert Island, Leferts Island, Leffert Island, and Lefters Island.
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Where is Lefferts Island Located?
Lefferts Island sits in Frobisher Bay, a large bay that cuts into Baffin Island. It is positioned between two specific waterways: Beare Sound and Lupton Channel.
Nearby Islands in Frobisher Bay
Lefferts Island is not alone in this part of the Arctic. Several other islands are close by, especially near the tip of Hall Peninsula. These include:
These islands are all part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of islands in northern Canada.
What is the Canadian Arctic Archipelago?
The Canadian Arctic Archipelago is a huge group of islands located in northern Canada. It includes many large and small islands, covering a massive area. These islands are mostly covered in tundra and ice caps. The archipelago is known for its cold climate and unique wildlife.
Nunavut is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. It was created in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. Nunavut is home to many Inuit people, who are the Indigenous inhabitants of the Arctic. The territory's landscape is mostly Arctic tundra, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
