Nottingham Island facts for kids
Nottingham Island, Nunavut
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 Nottingham Island
Location in Nunavut
Nottingham Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 63°17′N 77°55′W / 63.283°N 77.917°W |
| Area | 1,372 km2 (530 sq mi) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Nottingham Island (Inuktitut: Tujjaat) is an uninhabited island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Strait, just north of the entrance into Hudson Bay.
History
Nottingham Island was named by the English explorer Henry Hudson in 1610. A weather station was constructed on the island in 1884. In 1927, an airfield was constructed as part of a program to monitor ice in Hudson Bay. The island became uninhabited in October 1970 as Inuit residents migrated to larger towns, primarily Cape Dorset.
Fauna
The island is known for its prominent walrus population.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Nottingham para niños
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