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Manitung Island
Manitung Island is located in Nunavut
Manitung Island
Manitung Island
Location in Nunavut
Manitung Island is located in Canada
Manitung Island
Manitung Island
Location in Canada
Geography
Location Davis Strait
Coordinates 68°08′N 65°38′W / 68.13°N 65.63°W / 68.13; -65.63 (Manitung Island)
Archipelago Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Administration
Nunavut Nunavut
Region Qikiqtaaluk
Demographics
Population Uninhabited

Manitung Island is a small, quiet island located in the cold waters of northern Canada. It's part of the Nunavut territory, a huge area known for its Arctic landscapes and unique wildlife. This island is special because no one lives there! It's an uninhabited place, meaning there are no permanent human residents.

Discover Manitung Island

Manitung Island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. This region is the largest and most northern part of Nunavut. The island sits in the Davis Strait, which is a body of water connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.

Where is Manitung Island Located?

You can find Manitung Island southeast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is Canada's largest island and the fifth-largest island in the world. Manitung Island is also located north of Auyuittuq National Park Reserve. This park is famous for its fjords, glaciers, and ice fields.

An Uninhabited Place

Manitung Island is known as an uninhabited island. This means that no people live there permanently. Many islands around the world are uninhabited, often because of their remote location, harsh weather, or lack of fresh water. These islands can be important homes for wildlife.

What Other Islands Are Nearby?

Manitung Island is not alone in the Davis Strait. Several other islands are close by. These include Alikdjuak Island, Kekertaluk Island, Nedlukseak Island, and Nudlung Island. These islands are also part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in northern Canada.

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