Queen Elizabeth Islands facts for kids
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The Queen Elizabeth Islands are a large group of islands found in the far north of Canada. They are part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge collection of islands in the Arctic Ocean. These islands are divided between two Canadian territories: Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Long ago, these islands were known as the Parry Archipelago or Parry Islands. They got their name from a British explorer named Sir William Edward Parry, who explored the Arctic. In 1953, the islands were given a new name to honor Elizabeth II, who was the Queen at that time.
What are the Queen Elizabeth Islands?
The Atlas of Canada tells us that there are many islands in this group. There are 34 large islands and more than 2,000 smaller ones! Some of these islands are among the biggest islands on Earth. The largest island in the Queen Elizabeth Islands is Ellesmere Island.
How many people live there?
Even though there are many islands, very few people live on them. Less than 400 people call the Queen Elizabeth Islands their home. This is because the Arctic climate is very cold and challenging for living.
