Nunatsiaq Island facts for kids
 Nunatsiaq Island
Location in Nunavut
Nunatsiaq Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Davis Strait |
| Coordinates | 67°59′N 65°19′W / 67.98°N 65.31°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Nunatsiaq Island is a quiet, uninhabited island located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. Being "uninhabited" means no people live there permanently. It is found in the Davis Strait, which is a body of water between Greenland and Canada.
Discovering Nunatsiaq Island
This island is part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in northern Canada. Nunatsiaq Island is not very well-known, but it is an interesting part of Canada's Arctic landscape.
Where is Nunatsiaq Island?
Nunatsiaq Island is located southeast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is Canada's largest island. Specifically, it sits off the coast of Baffin Island's Cumberland Peninsula. This area is known for its rugged and beautiful Arctic scenery.
The island is also found north of Auyuittuq National Park Reserve. This national park is famous for its fjords, glaciers, and ice caps. It is a popular spot for adventurers.
Nearby Islands
Nunatsiaq Island has several island neighbors. These islands are also in the same remote Arctic area. Some of the islands close by include Alikdjuak Island, Idjuniving Island, Kekerturnak Island, Manitung Island, and Nedlukseak Island. These islands are all part of the same unique Arctic environment.
