Perley Island facts for kids
Satellite picture of Perley Island.
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 Perley Island
Location in Nunavut
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 59°40′N 80°16′W / 59.667°N 80.267°W |
| Archipelago | Ottawa Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 45 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 37 km (23 mi) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Perley Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Perley Island is a cool, empty island located in Nunavut, Canada. It's part of a group of 24 islands called the Ottawa Islands. You can find these islands in the eastern part of Hudson Bay. Imagine a quiet, untouched place – that's Perley Island!
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Exploring Perley Island's Location
Perley Island is a small piece of land in a huge body of water called Hudson Bay. This bay is known for its cold waters and amazing wildlife. The island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, which is a very large territory in northern Canada.
Nearby Islands and Their Neighbors
Perley Island isn't alone! It has several island neighbors nearby. These include Booth Island, Bronson Island, Eddy Island, J. Gordon Island, Pattee Island, and Gilmour Island. They all belong to the Ottawa Islands group.
What Makes Perley Island Special?
Perley Island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently. This makes it a great spot for nature and animals to thrive without much human disturbance. It's a place where the wild rules!
Size and Shape of the Island
Perley Island covers an area of about 45 square kilometers (that's about 17 square miles). Its coastline stretches for 37 kilometers (around 23 miles). It's not a giant island, but it's big enough to be an important part of the local ecosystem.
Images for kids
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Satellite picture of Perley Island.
