Melville Island, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Melville Island is a big, empty island in the Arctic. It is the 33rd largest island globally and the eighth largest in Canada. The mountains on Melville Island are really tall, up to about 750 meters high. It is divided between two places: the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Nunavut manages most of the eastern part, and the Northwest Territories takes care of the western side. There is a line along the 110th meridian west that splits the island.
In the eastern part, there are two areas belonging to the Northwest Territories but surrounded by Nunavut. Here are the major details as mentioned below.
Population | Sparsely populated, primarily transient researchers and military personnel |
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Climate | Arctic climate, characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers |
Geography | Mostly flat terrain, with some low hills and coastal areas |
Wildlife | Home to various Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, Arctic foxes, caribou, and migratory birds |
Economic Activity | Limited economic activity, primarily focused on research and military operations |
Indigenous Presence | Historically inhabited by Inuit peoples, but currently, no permanent settlements |
Notable Features | Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Melville Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary |
Accessibility | Accessible primarily by air and occasionally by sea during ice-free months |
Environmental Issues | Vulnerable to climate change impacts such as melting ice and changes in wildlife habitats |
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.