Whiskukun Island facts for kids
 Whiskukun Island
Location in Nunavut
Whiskukun Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Frobisher Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°12′25″N 68°02′15″W / 63.20694°N 68.03750°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Whiskukun Island at Atlas of Canada | |
Whiskukun Island is a small piece of land in the far north of Canada. It is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This means it is part of a large group of islands in the Arctic Ocean.
The island is located in Nunavut, which is a territory in Canada. It sits in a large body of water called Frobisher Bay. Whiskukun Island is found southeast of a city called Iqaluit.
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Discover Whiskukun Island's Location
Whiskukun Island is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region in Nunavut. It is an island that is not connected to a mainland. It is also an "offshore island" of Baffin Island. This means it is close to Baffin Island but not directly part of it.
Nearby Islands to Explore
Whiskukun Island is surrounded by other interesting islands. These islands are also in the same area.
- Nest Island
- Pike Island
- Pugh Island
- Resor Island
- Wedge Island
Understanding Whiskukun Channel
Close to Whiskukun Island, there is a narrow stretch of water called Whiskukun Channel. A channel is like a natural waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. The channel is located at 63°13′23″N 68°04′00″W / 63.22306°N 68.06667°W.
Life on Whiskukun Island
Whiskukun Island is currently "uninhabited." This means that no people live on the island. Many islands in the Canadian Arctic are uninhabited because of the cold climate. The Arctic region has very cold temperatures and a lot of ice and snow for most of the year.
