Banks Island, Northwest Territories
Banks Island is a large part of the Arctic islands. It is located in the Inuvik area of the Northwest Territories. It is separated from Victoria Island by the Prince of Wales Strait and from the mainland by Amundsen Gulf. The Beaufort Sea is on its west side, and M’Clure Strait separates it from Prince Patrick Island and Melville Island to the northeast. Many animals live on Banks Island, including Peary caribou, barren-ground caribou, and polar bears.
It used to be home to a large population of muskoxen, but their numbers have sharply declined due to a bacterium. During the summer, hundreds of thousands of migratory birds make their nests at Banks Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary No. 1 and Banks Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary No. 2. Here are the major details as mentioned below.
Population | Sparse, estimated to be around 136 (2016) |
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Geography | Mostly covered by tundra and ice |
Climate | Arctic climate, characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers |
Wildlife | Rich biodiversity including polar bears, muskoxen, Arctic foxes, and migratory birds |
Economy | Limited economic activities, primarily focused on hunting, fishing, and tourism |
Accessibility | Remote and inaccessible by road, accessible mainly by air or sea during certain seasons |
Administrative Division | Part of Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories |
Indigenous Presence | Traditional lands of Inuvialuit and possibly other indigenous peoples |
List of Canadian Islands by Area
List of Canadian Islands by Area: The Dominion of Canada has around 52,455 islands in total excluding small islands that are present in the freshwater lakes. Baffin Island is the largest in the country which has an area of 507,451 square kilometers. The island is located between Greenland and the Canadian mainland which is known as Nunavut. The island is the fifth largest island in the world which is present in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province of Canada that is the smallest island of the country. Below is the list of Canadian Islands by their area.