Mark Island (Frobisher Bay, Nunavut) facts for kids
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Location | Frobisher Bay |
Coordinates | 63°23′N 67°59′W / 63.38°N 67.98°W |
Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Ethnic groups | Inuit |
Mark Island is a small, uninhabited piece of land in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is one of many islands found in the vast Canadian Arctic. This remote island is located in Nunavut, which is Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
About Mark Island
Mark Island is known as an uninhabited island. This means that no people live there permanently. It is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut.
Where is Mark Island?
This island is found in Frobisher Bay. Frobisher Bay is a large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. Mark Island is located southeast of Iqaluit, which is the capital city of Nunavut. Iqaluit is on Baffin Island, and Mark Island is an offshore island from Baffin Island.
Nearby Islands
Mark Island is not alone in Frobisher Bay. It has several other islands nearby. These include Culbertson Island, Low Island, McAllister Island, Peak Island, and Precipice Island. These islands are also part of the beautiful and rugged Arctic landscape.