King Island (Nunavut)
King Island is one of the many uninhabited Canadian arctic islands in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut. It is located at the confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60.60°N 64.77°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
King Island has a noticeable cliff on its southeastern side.
It is a member of the Button Islands and is situated southwest of MacColl Island.[1] Other islands in the immediate vicinity include Clark Island, Holdridge Island, Leading Island, Niels Island, and Observation Island.[2]
References
- "Sector13.HudsonStrait" (PDF). National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. pollux.nss.nima.mil. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 24, 2004. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- "King Island". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
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