Ogden Island facts for kids
 Ogden Island
Location in Nunavut
Ogden Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°22′N 67°32′W / 63.37°N 67.53°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Ogden Island is a small, uninhabited island found in the huge Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This group of islands is located in the far north of Canada. Ogden Island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, which is Canada's largest and newest territory.
About Ogden Island
Ogden Island is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic that no one lives on. These islands are often very cold and remote. They are important for wildlife and for understanding the Earth's climate.
Where is it?
Ogden Island is an offshore island of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada. Ogden Island is located in a large body of water called Frobisher Bay. This bay is found in the southeastern part of Iqaluit, which is the capital city of Nunavut.
Uninhabited Lands
Many islands in the Canadian Arctic are uninhabited. This means no people live there permanently. The climate is very harsh, with long, cold winters. The land is often covered in ice and snow for much of the year. These islands are important for animals like polar bears, seals, and various birds.
Nearby Islands
Ogden Island is surrounded by other islands in Frobisher Bay. Some of these nearby islands include Bruce Island, Gay Island, Mary Island, Peak Island, and Pope Island. They are all part of the same vast arctic environment.
