North Twin Island facts for kids
This article is about Twin Islands (disambiguation). For other uses, see North Twin Island (disambiguation).
 North Twin Island
Location in Nunavut
North Twin Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 53°18′N 80°00′W / 53.300°N 80.000°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 157 km2 (61 sq mi) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: North Twin Island at Atlas of Canada | |
North Twin Island is an uninhabited Arctic island located east of Akimiski Island in James Bay on the southern end of Hudson Bay. The smaller, similarly shaped, South Twin Island is located approximately 10 km southeast. Together, they are known as the Twin Islands, and are part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
It is an important breeding site for Canada Geese and Semipalmated Plovers. It is also home to resident willow ptarmigans and Arctic terns.
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