North Kent Island facts for kids
North Kent Island, Nunavut.
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 North Kent Island
Location in Nunavut
North Kent Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Cardigan Strait |
| Coordinates | 76°40′N 090°15′W / 76.667°N 90.250°W |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 590 km2 (230 sq mi) |
| Length | 42 km (26.1 mi) |
| Width | 23 km (14.3 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
North Kent Island is a cool place in the Canadian Arctic. It's one of the many islands that make up the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This island is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada.
No people live on North Kent Island. It sits in the Cardigan Strait. This strait is a narrow waterway between Devon Island and Ellesmere Island.
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Geography of North Kent Island
North Kent Island is about 590 square kilometers in size. That's like a square about 24 kilometers on each side. The island's land is mostly flat on top.
It is covered with ice, like a big, flat glacier. The edges of the island have very steep cliffs. These cliffs drop down to the water below.
Wildlife and Nature
North Kent Island is a very important place for animals. Especially for birds! It is known as a Important Bird Area (IBA) in Canada. This means it's a special spot where many birds gather. It's also an International Biological Program site. This program studies ecosystems around the world.
Birds of the Island
Many different kinds of birds live or visit North Kent Island. These birds often come here to nest and raise their young. Some of the notable bird species you might find include:
- Black guillemot: These are small seabirds with black feathers and bright red feet.
- Common eider: These are large sea ducks. They are known for their soft down feathers.
- Glaucous gull: This is a large, pale gull. It lives in the Arctic regions.
- Thayer's gull: This is another type of gull. It is similar to the Iceland gull.
Marine Animals
The waters around North Kent Island are also full of amazing marine life. You can often spot several types of seals and whales here. These animals come to the area for food and shelter.
- Walrus: These large marine mammals have long tusks.
- Bearded seal: These seals are known for their thick whiskers, which look like a beard.
- Ringed seal: These are smaller seals. They are very common in the Arctic.
- Narwhal: These are special whales. They have a long, spiral tusk that looks like a horn.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Kent del Norte para niños
