Saarru facts for kids
 Saarru
Location in Nunavut
Saarru
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 64°19′N 075°36′W / 64.317°N 75.600°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Saarru (in Inuktitut syllabics ᓵᕐᕈ), once called Alareak Island, is a small island in Canada. It is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, which is a large territory in the northern part of Canada. This island is special because no people live there. It is a quiet, natural place in the middle of the water.
About Saarru Island
Saarru is part of the Arctic Archipelago, which is a huge group of islands found in the Arctic Ocean. It sits in the Hudson Strait, a body of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean to Hudson Bay. The island is very low, only about 1 meter (or 3 feet) above the sea. This means it's not very high above the water's surface.
Where is Saarru Located?
Saarru is an "offshore island" of Baffin Island. This means it's a smaller island located near the coast of a much larger island, Baffin Island. It's on the southwest side of a place called Andrew Gordon Bay.
The closest community to Saarru is Kinngait, also known as Cape Dorset. Kinngait is an Inuit hamlet, which is a small village where many Inuit people live. It is located on Dorset Island. Kinngait is about 33 kilometers (or 20 miles) to the west-southwest of Saarru.
Who Lives on Saarru?
As mentioned, Saarru is an uninhabited island. This means there are no permanent residents or towns on the island. Islands like Saarru are often important for wildlife, providing safe places for birds or marine animals.
