Qikiqtarjuarusiq facts for kids
 Qikiqtarjuarusiq
Location in Nunavut
Qikiqtarjuarusiq
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°33′22″N 70°00′22″W / 62.55611°N 70.00611°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Qikiqtarjuarusiq (Inuktitut syllabics: ᕿᑭᖅᑕᕐᔪᐊᕈᓯᖅ), once known as High Bluff Island, is a quiet island in Canada. It's located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, which is a very northern part of Canada. This island sits in the Hudson Strait, a large body of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean to Hudson Bay. No one lives on Qikiqtarjuarusiq Island.
Exploring Qikiqtarjuarusiq Island
Qikiqtarjuarusiq is an island that is part of the Baffin Island group. It lies just off the coast of Baffin Island in the Hudson Strait. This strait is an important waterway in the Canadian Arctic.
Where is Qikiqtarjuarusiq Located?
The island is found in the far north of Canada. It is part of the Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands. The closest town to Qikiqtarjuarusiq is Kimmirut. Kimmirut is about 33.6 kilometers (20.9 miles) away from the island.
Islands Near Qikiqtarjuarusiq
Qikiqtarjuarusiq is surrounded by many other islands. These islands are also part of the rugged Arctic landscape. Some of the nearby islands include Lavoie Island, Wishart Island, Nuvursirpaaraaluk Island, Lee Island, Qaqqannalik, Poodlatee Island, Uugalautiit Island, Black Bluff Island, Aulatsiviit, Ijjurittiak Island, Ivisaat Island, Takijualuk, Juet Island, and Qikiqtarjuaq.
