Range Island facts for kids
 Range Island
Location in Nunavut
Range Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°25′14″N 78°50′20″W / 56.42056°N 78.83889°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Range Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Hudson Bay, Canada. It is part of the Belcher Islands group, found within the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. No people live permanently on Range Island.
The island is quite small, measuring only about 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) from one end to the other. It sits right at the entrance of a waterway called Omarolluk Sound.
Exploring Range Island's Location
Range Island is located in the vast Hudson Bay, a very large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada. This bay is a significant part of the Canadian landscape. The island is one of many that make up the Belcher Islands, an archipelago in the bay.
The Belcher Islands are known for their unique geology and natural beauty. Range Island is specifically found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, which is the largest and most populated region in Nunavut.
Nearby Islands
Range Island is surrounded by several other islands in the Belcher Islands group. These nearby islands include:
Images for kids
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These are folded rocks called dolomites in the Belcher Islands. They show how the Earth's crust has moved over millions of years.
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Thin layers of ancient sedimentary rocks near the hamlet of Sanikiluaq. These rocks are about 2 billion years old, showing how old the land is. The bottom of the photo is about 5 meters wide.
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This is a satellite photo of the entire Belcher Islands group, taken from space by a Landsat satellite.
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
