Gull Island (Nunavut)
Gull Island | |
Geography | |
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Location | James Bay |
Coordinates | 52°19′N 79°02′W / 52.32°N 79.03°WCoordinates: 52°19′N 79°02′W / 52.32°N 79.03°W |
Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Nunavut | Nunavut |
Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
Ethnic groups | Cree |
Gull Island (Cree language: Kee-Yah-Sh-Koh Mah-Nah-Woo-Na-N) is one of the many uninhabited islands in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is a Canadian arctic island located within the midsection of James Bay, south of , Quebec (Old Factory, Quebec).
The island is approximately .5 km (0.31 mi) long and 50 ft (15 m) wide. Though it is small and grassy, it has sufficient vegetation to sustain a large seagull colony.[1]
References[]
- ^ Kataquapit, Xavier (23 May 2008). "Waking up with the gulls". beesum-communications.com. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
Categories:
- Islands of Qikiqtaaluk Region
- Islands of James Bay
- Uninhabited islands of Qikiqtaaluk Region
- Islands of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago
- Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut geography stubs