Nottingham Island
In today's world, Nottingham Island is still a topic of great relevance and debate. Whether due to its impact on society, its influence on popular culture or its importance in everyday life, Nottingham Island continues to be a topic of interest for people of all ages and backgrounds. From its origins to its evolution today, Nottingham Island has been the subject of numerous studies, analyzes and discussions that seek to better understand its scope and meaning. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Nottingham Island and examine its importance in the current context.
 Nottingham Island, Nunavut | |
  Nottingham Island  Nottingham Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hudson Strait |
| Coordinates | 63°17′N 77°55′W / 63.283°N 77.917°W |
| Area | 1,372 km2 (530 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Nottingham Island (Inuktitut: Tujjaat) is an uninhabited island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located in Hudson Strait, just north of the entrance into Hudson Bay.[1]
History
Nottingham Island was named by the English explorer Henry Hudson in 1610. A weather station was constructed on the island in 1884. In 1927, an airfield was constructed as part of a program to monitor ice in Hudson Bay. The island became uninhabited in October 1970 as Inuit residents migrated to larger towns, primarily Cape Dorset.
Fauna
The island is known for its prominent walrus population.
Notable residents
It is the birthplace of the late Inuk artist Pitseolak Ashoona as well as photographer Peter Pitseolak.
References
- ^ Trémaudan, Auguste Henri de Trémaudan (1916). The Hudson Bay road (1498-1915) (Digitized Jul 10, 2008 ed.). J.M. Dent. pp. 50.
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