North Twin Island (Nunavut)

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North Twin Island
Geography
Location Northern Canada
Coordinates 53°18′N 80°00′W / 53.3, -80Coordinates: 53°18′N 80°00′W / 53.3, -80
Archipelago Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Area 157 km² (61 sq mi)


Administration
Flag of Canada Canada
Territory Flag of Nunavut Nunavut
Largest city Iqaluit (6,184)
Demographics
Population Uninhabited
Indigenous people Inuit

North Twin Island is an Arctic island located east of Akimiski Island in James Bay on the southern end of Hudson Bay. The smaller, similarly-shaped, South Twin Island is located approximately 10 km southeast. Together, they are known as the Twin Islands, and are part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut.

It is an important breeding site for Canada Geese and Semipalmated Plovers. It is also home to resident Willow Ptarmigans and Arctic Terns.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ BirdLife IBA Factsheet. BirdLife International (2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-07.
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