Wales Island (Nunavut) facts for kids
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Native name:
Shartoo
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 Wales
Location in Nunavut
Wales
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
| Location | Gulf of Boothia's Committee Bay |
| Coordinates | 68°01′N 86°40′W / 68.017°N 86.667°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 1,137 km2 (439 sq mi) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Wales Island is a quiet, empty island in the far north of Canada. It's part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. This island is located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, which is one of Canada's territories.
Wales Island is also known by its Inuit name, Shartoo. No one lives on the island, making it a truly wild and untouched place.
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About Wales Island
Where is Wales Island?
Wales Island is found in a large body of water called Committee Bay. This bay is part of the western Gulf of Boothia. The island is very close to the Melville Peninsula, only about 1.5 kilometers (less than a mile) away.
How Big is Wales Island?
Wales Island covers an area of about 1,137 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a bit larger than the city of Toronto, Canada. Even though it's a good size, it remains uninhabited.
How it Got its Name
The island was first named "Prince of Wales Island." This name was given by a Scottish explorer named Dr. John Rae. He explored the Arctic region a long time ago. Over time, the name was shortened to simply Wales Island.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Wales para niños
