Baffin Island

Baffin Island (Inuktitut: Qikiqtaaluk ᕿᑭᖅᑖᓗᒃ) is one of the Arctic Islands in the north of Canada in the territory of Nunavut. It is the largest island in Canada and is the 5th largest island in the world, with an area of 195,928 sq mi (507,451 km²). It has a population of 11,000 (2004). It is named for British explorer William Baffin.

Politics

Baffin is part of the Region of Baffin.

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Largest Communities (2001 population)

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• Iqaluit (5,236)
• Pangnirtung (1,243)
• Pond Inlet (1,220)
• Clyde River (785)
• Arctic Bay (646)
• Kimmirut (433)
• Nanisivik (77)

Additionally, the communities of Qikiqtarjuaq and Cape Dorset are located on off-shore islands.

Related Topics:
Qikiqtarjuaq - Cape Dorset

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