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South Midway Island
South Midway Island is located in Nunavut
South Midway Island
South Midway Island
Location in Nunavut
South Midway Island is located in Canada
South Midway Island
South Midway Island
Location in Canada
Geography
Location Chesterfield Inlet
Coordinates 63°41′50″N 92°04′00″W / 63.69722°N 92.06667°W / 63.69722; -92.06667 (South Midway Island)
Archipelago Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Administration
Territory Nunavut
Region Kivalliq
Demographics
Population Uninhabited

South Midway Island is a small island in Canada. It is located in the Canadian Arctic, a group of islands far to the north. This island is part of the Nunavut territory, which is a very large and northern part of Canada.

About South Midway Island

South Midway Island is a place where no people live. It has an unusual, uneven shape. The island is found inside a body of water called Chesterfield Inlet. An inlet is like a long, narrow bay.

Location and Neighbors

South Midway Island is very close to another island. Its twin island, called North Midway Island, is only about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away to the north. Both islands are located within the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. This region is known for its vast, open landscapes and cold climate.

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