Peary Channel

The Peary Channel is a waterway in the territory of Nunavut. It is an arm of the Arctic Ocean, and it spreads southeast between Meighen Island to the north, Axel Heiberg Island to the east, Amund Ringnes Island to the south, and Ellef Ringnes Island to the west. The channel is approximately 193 km (120 mi) long and 97 km (60 mi) wide.[1]

Peary Channel
Peary Channel
LocationNunavut
Coordinates79°40′00″N 101°29′59″W
Part ofArctic Ocean
Ocean/sea sourcesArctic Ocean
Basin countriesCanada, Nunavut
Max. length193 km (120 mi)
Max. width97 km (60 mi)
FrozenMost of the year

References

  1. "Peary Channel". The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000. Retrieved 2008-06-04.


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