Rock Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
 Rock Island
Location in Nunavut
Rock Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Davis Strait |
| Coordinates | 68°24′N 66°43′W / 68.40°N 66.71°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Rock Island is a small, empty island located in the cold waters of northern Canada. It's part of the vast Nunavut territory. No one lives on Rock Island, making it a quiet place in the Davis Strait.
About Rock Island
Rock Island is an island that has no people living on it. It is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. This region is in the northern part of Canada.
Where is Rock Island?
The island is located in the Davis Strait. This strait is a body of water that separates Baffin Island in Canada from Greenland. Rock Island is found southeast of a part of Baffin Island called the Cumberland Peninsula. It is also north of Auyuittuq National Park Reserve, which is a large national park.
Nearby Islands
Rock Island is not alone in this area. There are several other islands close by. These include Kekertaluk Island, Nedlukseak Island, Nudlung Island, Pilektuak Island, and Satigsun Island. These islands are all part of the same remote and icy region.
