Split Island, Canada facts for kids
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Native name:
Qutjutuurusiit
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 Split Island
Location in Nunavut
Split Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°51′N 79°51′W / 56.850°N 79.850°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 147 km2 (57 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 124 km (77.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Split Islands at Atlas of Canada | |
Split Island (called Qutjutuurusiit in Inuit) is an island in Canada. It is located in Hudson Bay, a very large body of water. This island is part of a bigger group of islands called the Belcher Islands. No one lives on Split Island.
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Where is Split Island?
Split Island is found in the northern part of Canada. It is in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. Nunavut is Canada's largest and newest territory. The island sits in the middle of Hudson Bay. This bay is a huge inland sea in northeastern Canada.
Size and Location
Split Island covers about 147 square kilometers (57 square miles). That's roughly the size of a medium-sized city! Its coastline stretches for about 124 kilometers (77 miles). The island is located at coordinates 56°51′N 79°51′W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
Part of the Belcher Islands
Split Island is not alone. It belongs to the Belcher Islands group. This group is an archipelago, which means it is a chain or cluster of islands. The Belcher Islands are found in Hudson Bay. They are part of the larger Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
The North Belcher Islands
Split Island is specifically part of the North Belcher Islands. This is a smaller group within the main Belcher Islands. Besides Split Island, the North Belcher Islands include:
- Johnson Island
- Laddie Island
- Radar Island
- The Lukisee Islands
These islands are all close to each other in the northern part of the Belcher chain.
Who Lives on Split Island?
Split Island is an uninhabited island. This means that no people live there permanently. Many islands in the Arctic regions of Canada are uninhabited. This is often because of the very cold weather and harsh conditions. The land can be rocky and difficult to build on. There are also not many resources for people to use.
Wildlife on Uninhabited Islands
Even though people do not live on Split Island, it is still home to many animals. Islands like Split Island can be important places for wildlife. Birds often nest there. Seals and polar bears might use the coastlines. These animals are well-adapted to the cold environment.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. Width of bottom of photo is about 5 metres.
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Landsat satellite photo of Belcher Islands
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
