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    Hudson StraitCanada

    63°01′N 71°25′W

    Strathcona Islands

    Part of Canadian Arctic

    The Strathcona Islands are uninhabited Canadian arctic islands located in Hudson Strait, Nunavut, Canada. 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.

    Overview

    The Strathcona Islands 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. Kimmirut, an Inuit hamlet, is to the east.

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    Census, cataloged

    • Major islands1
    • Minor islands0
    • Islets0
    • Rocks & skerries0

    Major islands

    1

    Also in the area

    4

    Inside the group's outline but not confirmed as members by any source.

    • Unnamed island97 m · 0.69 km²
    • Unnamed island68 m · 0.23 km²
    • Unnamed island59 m · 0.2 km²
    • Unnamed island10 m · 0.12 km²

    Figures

    Comparative heights

    Islands by area

    0.1110100Salliruqtuuq: 10.5 km²SalliruqtuuqUnnamed island: 0.69 km²Unnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.23 km²Unnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.2 km²Unnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.12 km²Unnamed island
    km², log scale
    Salliruqtuuq10.5 km²
    Unnamed island0.69 km²
    Unnamed island0.23 km²
    Unnamed island0.2 km²
    Unnamed island0.12 km²

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Wikidata
    • Talus
    • Wikipedia