Qikiqtaaluk facts for kids
 Qikiqtaaluk
Location in Nunavut
Qikiqtaaluk
Location in Canada
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 70°56′50″N 71°49′12″W / 70.94722°N 71.82000°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 482 km2 (186 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Qikiqtaaluk (which means ᕿᑭᖅᑖᓗᒃ in the Inuktitut language) is an island in Nunavut, Canada. It used to be called Sillem Island. This island has no people living on it.
Qikiqtaaluk is the second largest island in Baffin Bay. It is located right off the northern coast of a much bigger island called Baffin Island.
About Qikiqtaaluk Island
Qikiqtaaluk is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. This area is in Northern Canada. The island is surrounded by many other smaller islands and islets.
Where is Qikiqtaaluk Located?
The island is shaped by two long, narrow inlets of the sea. These are called Clark Fiord and Gibbs Fiord. They meet at the northern end of the island. This meeting point forms an area known as Scott Inlet. Another island, Pilattuaq, is found further north.
Island Features and Size
Qikiqtaaluk Island covers an area of 482 square kilometers. That's about 186 square miles. The highest point on the island reaches 1,590 meters (5,217 feet) above sea level.
