Moore Island (Belcher Islands) facts for kids
 Moore Island
Location in Nunavut
Moore Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°20′N 79°33′W / 56.333°N 79.550°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Moore Island is a quiet, uninhabited island located in Canada. It's part of the Belcher Islands group, which can be found in the large Hudson Bay. This island is in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada's northernmost territory.
Moore Island lies in an area called Churchill Sound. To its west is Kugong Island. To its east, you'll find the Howard Peninsula, which is part of Flaherty Island. The Inuit community of Sanikiluaq is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) northeast of Moore Island.
About Moore Island
Moore Island is one of many islands in the Belcher Islands archipelago. An archipelago is a group or chain of islands. These islands are known for their unique geology and remote beauty.
Neighboring Islands
Moore Island is surrounded by other smaller islands. Some of these nearby islands include Ney Island and Renouf Island. These islands are all part of the same island group in Hudson Bay.
Who Was Moore Island Named After?
Moore Island was named to honor a man named Elwood S. Moore. He was a Professor of Geology at Pennsylvania State University. Professor Moore was also a Fellow of the American Geographical Society. This means he was recognized for his important work in geography.
