Arctic Archipelago - Wikipedia
The Arctic Archipelago, also known as the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, is an archipelago lying to the north of the Canadian continental mainland, excluding Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark) and Iceland (an independent country).
Arctic Archipelago - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2006年3月9日 · Lying north of mainland Canada, the Arctic Archipelago consists of 94 major islands (greater than 130 km 2) and 36,469 minor islands covering a total of 1.4 million km 2. Apart from Greenland, which is almost entirely ice covered, the Canadian Arctic Archipelago forms the world's largest High Arctic land area.
Where Is The Canadian Arctic Archipelago? - WorldAtlas
2018年12月13日 · The Canadian Arctic Archipelago, simply known as the Arctic Archipelago, is a group of islands on the north of mainland Canada. The archipelago is situated on the extreme north of North America and covers an area of approximately 550,000 square miles. It consists of 94 major islands and 36,469 minor islands on the Arctic Sea, mostly on the ...
Arctic Archipelago | Wildlife, Glaciers & Tundra | Britannica
Arctic Archipelago, Group of Canadian islands, Arctic Ocean. They lie north of the Canadian mainland and have an area of about 550,000 sq mi (1,424,500 sq km). The southeastern islands are an extension of the Canadian Shield; the balance consists of …
Nunavut | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts
2024年11月25日 · Nunavut constitutes the greater part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, including its largest island, Baffin Island. In addition, several islands are divided between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories (notably Victoria and Melville islands), and Nunavut’s territory extends to numerous islands in Hudson Bay, such as the Belcher Islands .
Arctic Ocean and Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2020年12月18日 · Depending on which definition is used, waters of Canada’s Arctic Archipelago are included as part of the ocean, as are major Canadian bodies of water such as Baffin Bay, Hudson Bay and the Beaufort Sea. The Arctic Ocean, depicted here by the CIA World Factbook, is indicated in light blue. The purple lines indicate various sea routes.
Islands | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Lying north of mainland Canada, the Arctic Archipelago consists of 94 major islands (greater than 130 km2) and 36,469 minor islands covering a total of 1.4 million km2. Apart from Greenland, which is almost entirely ice covered, the Canadian Arctic Archipelago forms the world's largest High Arctic land area.
The Inuit and the Canadian Arctic: A Brief History - TheCollector
2024年9月2日 · North of mainland Canada lies the so-called Arctic Archipelago, a group of 36,563 islands (with the exclusion of Greenland and Iceland), including some of the world’s largest. Baffin Island alone is larger than the whole United Kingdom, and Ellesmere is slightly smaller than Great Britain (and the tenth largest island in the whole world).
Canadian Arctic Archipelago: Travel Guide - Quark Expeditions
The Canadian Arctic Archipelago consists of 94 islands that encompass the Canadian territories of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories including Banks Island, Prince Leopold Island, Melville Island, Somerset Island, Bathurst Island, Victoria Island and Cornwallis Island.
These Are The 10 Largest Islands Of Canada's High Arctic
2023年9月12日 · The Canadian Arctic islands, such as Ellesmere Island and Devon Island, have small populations and vast protected areas, offering unique and remote experiences. Canada's remote Arctic Archipelago is one of the remotest and …