Wales Island (Ungava) facts for kids
 Wales
Location in Nunavut
Wales
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 62°51′N 72°3′W / 62.850°N 72.050°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | 0 |
Wales Island is a small piece of land in the Arctic region. It is part of Canada, specifically located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This island sits inside the Hudson Strait. The Hudson Strait is like a large water passage that connects to Hudson Bay. Wales Island is found just north of the Ungava Peninsula, which is part of Quebec.
Where is Wales Island?
Wales Island is an Arctic island. This means it is in the very cold, northern part of the world. It belongs to Canada. The island is located in a large area called the Qikiqtaaluk Region. This region is part of Nunavut, which is one of Canada's territories.
The island is found within the Hudson Strait. Think of the Hudson Strait as a big waterway. It connects the Hudson Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. Wales Island is also just north of the Ungava Peninsula. This peninsula is a large piece of land that sticks out from Quebec.
