Royal Geographical Society Islands facts for kids
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Native name:
Hiurarjuaq
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 Royal Geographical Society Islands
Location in Nunavut
Royal Geographical Society Islands
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 68°56′N 100°15′W / 68.933°N 100.250°W |
| Area | 458 km2 (177 sq mi) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Ethnic groups | Inuit |
The Royal Geographical Society Islands (Inuinnaqtun: Hiurarjuaq; "big sand") formerly the Royal Geographical Society Group are a group of islands lying west of King William Island in Victoria Strait, within the Queen Maud Gulf, in the north Canadian territory of Nunavut.
The largest island, Royal Geographical Society Island, has an area of 458 km2 (177 sq mi).
Davidson Point is named after geographer George Davidson. The islands were named by Captain Roald Amundsen for the Royal Geographical Society, a sponsor. According to Amundsen the islands had been reported by John Rae, who had not recognised them as islands.
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