Anarnittuq Island

Anarnittuq Island is an uninhabited island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Baffin Island's Cumberland Sound. It lies at the combined mouths of Clearwater and Shark Fiord, between Clear Passage Island (to its west) and Kekertelung Island (to its east). The Sanigut Islands (including Aupaluktok Island), Iglunga Island, and Nunatak Island are in the vicinity.[3]

For the former Anarnittuq Island, see Maittuq.
Anarnittuq Island
Anarnittuq Island is located in Nunavut
Anarnittuq Island
Anarnittuq Island
Anarnittuq Island is located in Canada
Anarnittuq Island
Anarnittuq Island
Geography
LocationCumberland Sound
Coordinates66°22′N 066°59′W[1]
ArchipelagoArctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
TerritoryNunavut
RegionQikiqtaaluk
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited
Ethnic groupsInuit

References
  1. "Anarnittuq Island". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  2. "Anarnittuq Island". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  3. "Anarnittuq Island". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-06-27.


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