Precipice Island facts for kids
 Precipice Island
Location in Nunavut
Precipice Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°22′28″N 67°58′04″W / 63.37444°N 67.96778°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Precipice Island is a small piece of land surrounded by water. It is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This group of islands is found in the far north of Canada. Precipice Island is located in Nunavut, which is a large territory in northern Canada.
The island is currently uninhabited, meaning no people live there. It is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut.
About Precipice Island
Precipice Island is an offshore island of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada. Precipice Island sits in a large body of water called Frobisher Bay. This bay is located in the southeastern part of Nunavut.
Where is it located?
Precipice Island is found southeast of Iqaluit. Iqaluit is the capital city of Nunavut. The island is also west of a bigger island called Culbertson Island. It is southeast of Mark Island.
Nearby Islands
Several other islands are close to Precipice Island. These include Low Island, McAllister Island, and Peak Island. All these islands are part of the vast Canadian Arctic region.
