Nanortut Island Explained

Nanortut Island
Pushpin Map:Canada Nunavut#Canada
Native Name Link:Inuktitut
Location:Coronation Gulf
Coordinates:68.2333°N -131°W
Archipelago:Arctic Archipelago
Country:Canada
Country Admin Divisions Title:Territory
Country Admin Divisions:Nunavut
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Region
Country Admin Divisions 1:Kitikmeot
Population:Uninhabited

Nanortut Island is an island located within Coronation Gulf, south of Victoria Island, in the Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is situated at an elevation of 41m (135feet) above sea level.[1]

Other islands in the vicinity include Anchor Island, Douglas Island, Duke of York Archipelago, Haodlon Island, Kingak Island, Hatoayok Island, Hokagon Island, Ivonayak Island, Kabviukvik Island, Mangak Island, and Nanukton Island. The community of Kugkluktuk (formerly Coppermine) is located on the mainland, 92.7km (57.6miles) to the south.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nanortut Island ca. 41 m. geonames.org. 2009-03-16.
  2. Web site: Nanortut Island. travelingluck.com. 2009-03-16.