Upirngiviaaluk facts for kids
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Location | Hudson Strait |
Coordinates | 62°48′32″N 71°04′52″W / 62.80889°N 71.08111°W |
Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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Territory | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Upirngiviaaluk (Inuktitut: ᐅᐱᕐᖏᕕᐋᓗᒃ) is an island in Canada where no one lives. It used to be called Emma Island. This island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada.
About Upirngiviaaluk
Upirngiviaaluk is an island located off the coast of Baffin Island. It sits in the Hudson Strait, which is a big body of water connecting the Atlantic Ocean and Hudson Bay. The island is part of the Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in the Arctic region.
Nearby Places
The closest town to Upirngiviaaluk is Kimmirut. It is a small community in Nunavut. Other islands that are close by include Qikiqtarjuaq and Rabbit Island.
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