Tasmania Islands facts for kids
Tasmania Islands, Franklin Strait, Canada
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 Tasmania Islands
Location in Nunavut
Tasmania Islands
Location in Canada
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| Location | Franklin Strait |
| Coordinates | 71°16′N 096°35′W / 71.267°N 96.583°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Tasmania Islands are a group of islands in Canada. They are located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, a Canadian territory. These islands are not home to any people.
The Tasmania Islands are part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. They are found in the Franklin Strait, which is a body of water. The islands are just west of the Boothia Peninsula, which is part of the mainland.
Exploring the Tasmania Islands
These islands are a small part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This archipelago is a huge group of islands in northern Canada. The islands are quite small, covering about 47 square kilometers.
The highest point on the Tasmania Islands is about 168 meters above sea level. Even though they are uninhabited, they are an important part of the Arctic landscape. They are known for their remote and icy environment.
How the Islands Got Their Name
The Tasmania Islands received their name in 1859. An arctic explorer named Francis McClintock gave them this name. He was on an important journey to find out what happened to Franklin's lost expedition.
McClintock named the islands because Jane Franklin asked him to. Jane Franklin was the wife of John Franklin, who led the lost expedition. She helped pay for McClintock's journey. John Franklin had been a popular governor of Tasmania, an island in Australia. Many people from Tasmania gave money to help Jane Franklin search for her husband.
