Qikiqtaryuaq (Queen Maud Gulf)
Qikiqtaryuaq formerly Melbourne Island[1] is an island in the Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located at the western end of Queen Maud Gulf, off Kiillinnguyaq. To the north lies the Canadian Arctic's second largest island, Victoria Island.
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 68°30′02″N 104°42′44″W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 381 km2 (147 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Melbourne Island is oval shaped, and dominated by lakes and marshlands. It has an area of 381 km2 (147 sq mi).
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