Walter Island facts for kids
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Location | James Bay |
Coordinates | 53°19′N 79°40′W / 53.317°N 79.667°W |
Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Walter Island is one of several uninhabited Canadian arctic islands in Nunavut, Canada located within James Bay. It is 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) in size, and is situated 15 km (9.3 mi) east of North Twin Island.
The island takes part in surveys for polar bear summer refuge.
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