Pilattuaq facts for kids
 Pilattuaq
Location in Nunavut
Pilattuaq
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 71°06′36″N 71°10′30″W / 71.11000°N 71.17500°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Highest elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Pilattuaq (which is ᐱᓚᑦᑐᐊᖅ in Inuktitut syllabics) is an island in Nunavut, Canada. It used to be called Scott Island. This island is found in Baffin Bay, which is off the eastern coast of Baffin Island.
Pilattuaq is an island where no one lives. It is part of the Arctic Archipelago, a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean.
Geography of Pilattuaq
Pilattuaq is known for its very steep and rugged cliffs. These cliffs rise high above the sea level, reaching about 365 meters (1,198 feet). The island itself is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) long.
The Ship's Prow Formation
One of the most famous parts of Pilattuaq is a rock formation called The Ship's Prow. It looks like the front of a ship! This amazing granite wall is about 600 meters (1,969 feet) tall and hangs over. An adventurer named Mike Libecki was the first to climb it in the spring of 1999.
Animals of Pilattuaq
Even though no people live on Pilattuaq, many birds visit its cliffs and shoreline. You can often see Glaucous gulls and northern fulmars there. These birds use the island's tall cliffs as safe places to nest and raise their young.
