Saqajaa facts for kids
 Saqajaa
Location in Nunavut
Saqajaa
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 64°09′N 76°33′W / 64.150°N 76.550°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Saqajaa (pronounced "Sa-ka-yaa") is a small, empty island in Canada. Its name in Inuktitut is ᓴᖃᔮ. It used to be called Sakkiak Island. This island is located in the Arctic, a very cold part of the world.
Saqajaa is part of Nunavut, Canada's largest and most northern territory. It is one of the many Canadian arctic islands.
Discovering Saqajaa Island
Saqajaa Island is a fascinating part of Canada's Arctic. It is a place where nature remains untouched. The island is important for understanding the geography of the Arctic.
Where is Saqajaa?
Saqajaa Island is found in the Hudson Strait. This is a large body of water in northern Canada. It connects Hudson Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. The island is part of the Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in the Canadian Arctic.
Saqajaa is an island that sits off the coast of Baffin Island. Baffin Island is Canada's largest island. Saqajaa is separated from a place called Cape Dorset by deep water. Cape Dorset is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away.
Size and Shape of Saqajaa
Saqajaa Island is not very big. It is about 6 square kilometers (2.3 square miles) in size. The island is approximately 2.25 miles (3.6 kilometers) long. It is also about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) wide.
The highest point on Saqajaa is about 65 meters (213 feet) above sea level. This is roughly the height of a 20-story building.
Nearby Communities
Saqajaa Island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently. However, it is not far from human settlements.
The closest community is Kinngait. Kinngait is an Inuit hamlet. It is located on Dorset Island. Kinngait is about 9.7 kilometers (6 miles) away from Saqajaa.
