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Sunday is located in Nunavut
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Sunday
Location in Nunavut
Sunday is located in Canada
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Sunday
Location in Canada
Geography
Location James Bay
Coordinates 54°22′N 80°46′W / 54.37°N 80.77°W / 54.37; -80.77 (Sunday Island)
Archipelago Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
Nunavut Nunavut
Region Qikiqtaaluk
Demographics
Population Uninhabited

Sunday Island is a small island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is located in James Bay, which is part of Nunavut, Canada. This island is not home to any people.

Exploring Sunday Island

Sunday Island is one of many islands in the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This group of islands is found in the far north of Canada. James Bay is a large body of water that extends south from Hudson Bay.

Close to Sunday Island, you can find other islands known as the Bear Islands. These islands are also part of the same region.

Home to Wildlife

Even though no people live on Sunday Island, it is an important place for animals. Scientists have studied the island. They found that it is used by polar bears.

Polar bears use Sunday Island as a safe place. They come here during the summer months. It is a good spot for them to rest and find shelter.

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