Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk facts for kids
 Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk
Location in Nunavut
Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°42′57″N 69°43′44″W / 62.71583°N 69.72889°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Nuvursirpaaraaluk Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk (which means ᓄᕗᒃᑎᖅᐹᕌᓗᒃ in Inuktitut) is an island in Canada. It used to be called Nuvursirpaaraaluk Island. This island is special because no one lives there! It's located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut.
This island is part of the Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in northern Canada. It sits in the Hudson Strait, a large body of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean to Hudson Bay.
Where is Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk Island Located?
Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk is an offshore island, meaning it's found just off the coast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is one of the largest islands in the world! The closest town to Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk is Kimmirut, which is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) away.
What Other Islands Are Nearby?
Nuvuktiqpaaraaluk is surrounded by many other islands in the Hudson Strait. Some of these nearby islands include:
