Monument Island facts for kids
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 Monument Island
Location in Nunavut
Monument Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°42′N 68°30′W / 63.70°N 68.50°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Imagine an island where no one lives! That's Monument Island, one of many cool, empty islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It's part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
About Monument Island
Monument Island is a small piece of land in the vast Canadian Arctic. It's not a place where people live, so it's called 'uninhabited.' This means it's a quiet spot, likely visited only by wildlife or researchers.
Where is Monument Island?
This island is located in Frobisher Bay. This bay is a large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in Nunavut. Monument Island sits southeast of Iqaluit, which is the capital city of Nunavut.
Nearby Islands
Monument Island is not alone in Frobisher Bay. It has several island neighbors. These include Cairn Island, Long Island, Mair Island, McLaren Island, and Qarsau Island. These islands are all part of the amazing Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
