Qikiqta facts for kids
 Qikiqta
Location in Nunavut
Qikiqta
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Nunavut |
| Coordinates | 72°46′03″N 077°26′22″W / 72.76750°N 77.43944°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Qikiqta (ᕿᑭᖅᑕ), once known as Beloeil Island, is a small island in Canada. It is located in the far north, in a territory called Nunavut. No people live on Qikiqta Island.
About Qikiqta Island
Qikiqta Island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. This region is the largest and most northern part of Nunavut. The island is found in the vast Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in the Arctic Ocean.
Where is Qikiqta Located?
Qikiqta Island is very close to a much larger island called Baffin Island. A narrow stretch of water, known as Albert Harbour, separates Qikiqta from Baffin Island. This harbour is like a natural channel between the two landmasses.
The closest community to Qikiqta Island is a small Inuit village. This village is called Pond Inlet. It is about 15.6 kilometers (or 9.7 miles) southwest of Qikiqta. Pond Inlet is a vibrant community with a rich Inuit culture.
What Does "Qikiqta" Mean?
The name Qikiqta comes from the Inuktitut language. Inuktitut is the language spoken by the Inuit people. The word Qikiqta means "island" in Inuktitut. This is a very fitting name for an island!
