Ungirlauttat facts for kids
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Location | Hudson Strait |
Coordinates | 62°48′25″N 69°49′07″W / 62.80694°N 69.81861°W |
Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
Administration | |
Canada
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Territory | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Ungirlauttat (Inuktitut: ᐅᖏᕐᓚᐅᑦᑕᑦ) is a quiet island in Canada. It used to be called Uugalautiit Island. This island is located in Nunavut, which is a large territory in northern Canada.
Ungirlauttat is an uninhabited island, meaning no people live there. It sits in the Hudson Strait, which is a body of water near Baffin Island. The closest town to Ungirlauttat is Kimmirut, which is about 6.2 kilometers away.
About Ungirlauttat Island
Ungirlauttat is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. This region is known for its vast, open landscapes and cold climate. The island is considered an "offshore island" of Baffin Island. This means it is a smaller island found just off the coast of the much larger Baffin Island.
Where is Ungirlauttat?
Ungirlauttat is located in the Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. The island's exact location is 62°48′25″N 69°49′07″W. This helps people find it on a map.
Nearby Islands
Many other islands are close to Ungirlauttat. These islands are also part of the beautiful and remote Canadian Arctic. Some of the nearby islands include: