Renouf Island facts for kids
 Renouf Island
Location in Nunavut
Renouf Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°34′N 79°08′W / 56.57°N 79.13°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Renouf Island is an island located in Hudson Bay, a large body of saltwater in Canada. It is part of the Belcher Islands group. This island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada.
Renouf Island does not have any people living on it. It is situated at the northern tip of Flaherty Island. Together with Wiegand Island, Renouf Island helps to close off a place called Eskimo Harbour.
Nearby Islands to Explore
Renouf Island is surrounded by several other islands. These islands are also part of the Belcher Islands group. Some of the islands close by include:
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands. These rocks show how the Earth's crust has moved and changed over millions of years.
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old, giving us clues about ancient Earth. The bottom of the photo is about 5 metres wide.
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A Landsat satellite photo of the Belcher Islands. This image shows the islands from space, highlighting their unique shapes and positions in Hudson Bay.
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
