Mavor Island facts for kids
 Mavor Island
Location in Nunavut
Mavor Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°05′N 78°52′W / 56.083°N 78.867°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Mavor Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. It is part of the Belcher Islands group, which can be found in the large Hudson Bay. This island is a quiet place with no people living on it.
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About Mavor Island
Mavor Island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. It is a member of the Belcher Islands, a group of islands in Hudson Bay. To the northwest of Mavor Island, you will find Fairweather Sound.
Nearby Islands
Mavor Island is surrounded by other islands. Some of the islands close by include:
- Fair Island
- Johnnys Island
- Karlay Island
- La Duke Island
The Belcher Islands
Mavor Island is one of the many islands that make up the Belcher Islands. This group of islands is located in the southeastern part of Hudson Bay. The Belcher Islands are a part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. They are known for their unique geology and natural beauty.
Geography of the Belcher Islands
The Belcher Islands are made up of many different islands. They are spread out across a large area of Hudson Bay. The islands have interesting rock formations that are very old. These rocks tell us a lot about the Earth's history.
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
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
