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    Akimiski Island

    Île Akimiski, Enez Akimiski, Isla Akimiski

    53°00′N 81°13′W

    Akimiski Island is the largest island in James Bay (a southeasterly extension of Hudson Bay), Canada, which is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the territory of Nunavut. 89 sq mi), making it the 161st largest island in the world, and Canada's 29th largest island.

    Western, straight coast of Akimiske Island, James Bay, Canada. Photo from Icelandair route carrier. Angle seen from north towards south.
    Western, straight coast of Akimiske Island, James Bay, Canada. Photo from Icelandair route carrier. Angle seen from north towards south.

    Bjoertvedt / CC BY-SA 3.0

    Terrain

    53°00′N 81°13′W

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    Overview

    Akimiski Island is the largest island in James Bay (a southeasterly extension of Hudson Bay), Canada, which is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the territory of Nunavut. It has an area of 3,112.89 km2 (1,201.89 sq mi), making it the 161st largest island in the world, and Canada's 29th largest island. Akimiski Island is 19 km (12 mi) from the province of Ontario. From the western side of the island, the Ontario coastline is visible. The island's name is Swampy Cree for "land across the water".

    From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Canadian Arctic

    Sources

    Facts

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

    Photographs