Qaqqannalik facts for kids
 Qaqqannalik
Location in Nunavut
Qaqqannalik
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°40′48″N 69°35′58″W / 62.68000°N 69.59944°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Qaqqannalik (which means ᖃᖅᑲᓐᓇᓕᒃ in Inuktitut syllabics) is a small island in Canada. It used to be called Forder Island. This island is not home to any people.
About Qaqqannalik Island
Qaqqannalik is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut, Canada. Nunavut is a very large territory in northern Canada. The island is located in a big body of water called the Hudson Strait.
Where is Qaqqannalik?
This island is found off the coast of Baffin Island, which is one of the largest islands in the world. Qaqqannalik is also part of a group of islands known as the Sheer Islands. Other islands in this group include Lee Island, Lavoie Island, and Wishart Island. The closest town to Qaqqannalik is Kimmirut, which is about 24.1 km (15.0 mi) away.
What does "uninhabited" mean?
When an island is described as "uninhabited," it means that no people live there permanently. These islands are often wild and natural places. They might be visited by animals or researchers, but they don't have towns, houses, or regular residents.
