Strathcona Islands
The Strathcona Islands[1] are uninhabited Canadian arctic islands located in Hudson Strait, Nunavut, Canada. They are a Baffin Island offshore island group in Qikiqtaaluk Region lying from 2 mi (3.2 km) to 9 mi (14 km) west of Cape Colmer. The group consists of a large island that rises in a series of rocky ridges to 183 m (600 ft); its south side is low and irregular. There are also several small, rocky islands.[2]
  Strathcona Islands Location in Nunavut  Strathcona Islands Strathcona Islands (Canada) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 63.02°N 71.41°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Strathcona Islands at Atlas of Canada | |
References
- "Strathcona Islands". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- "Sector 13 Hudson Strait" (PDF). pollux.nss.nima.mil. p. 13. Archived from the original on October 24, 2004. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
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