Niels Island facts for kids
 Niels Island
Location in Nunavut
Niels Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°34′30″N 64°46′59″W / 60.57500°N 64.78306°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Niels Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Niels Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the far north of Canada. It is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in the Arctic Ocean. This island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada's largest and northernmost territory.
Niels Island sits where the Hudson Strait meets the Labrador Sea. This area is known for its cold waters and often icy conditions.
Where is Niels Island located?
Niels Island is a member of a group of islands called the Button Islands. It is a small island that lies to the southwest of another island named Holdridge Island.
Nearby Islands
Several other islands are close to Niels Island. These include Clark Island, Dolphin Island, King Island, and Leading Island. These islands are all part of the same remote and beautiful Arctic region.
