Utaqqiurviarjuruluk facts for kids
 UUtaqqiurviarjuruluk
Location in Nunavut
UUtaqqiurviarjuruluk
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Cumberland Sound |
| Coordinates | 66°05′33″N 65°54′22″W / 66.09250°N 65.90611°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Utaqqiurviarjuruluk (which is ᐅᑕᖅᑭᐅᕐᕕᐊᕐᔪᕈᓗᒃ in Inuktitut syllabics) is an island in Canada. It used to be called Ugpitimik Island. This island is not home to any people.
It is located in a part of Canada called the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. The island sits right where the Pangnirtung Fiord meets the Cumberland Sound. This area is off the Cumberland Peninsula of Baffin Island.
Where is Utaqqiurviarjuruluk?
Utaqqiurviarjuruluk is part of Nunavut, which is a large territory in northern Canada. Nunavut is known for its vast, icy landscapes and is home to many Inuit communities. The island is specifically in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, which is the largest and most northern region of Nunavut.
Nearby Islands and Waters
The island is found in the Cumberland Sound. A "sound" is a large sea inlet, like a big bay. It's also at the mouth of the Pangnirtung Fiord. A "fiord" is a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea, often with steep sides, created by glaciers.
Utaqqiurviarjuruluk is close to several other islands. These include Akulagok Island, Aupaluktok Island, Upajjana, Kekerten Island, Kekertukdjuak Island, Tesseralik Island, and Tuapait Island. These islands are all part of the beautiful and rugged Arctic Archipelago.
