Gull Island (Nunavut)

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Gull Island
Geography
Location James Bay
Coordinates 52°19′N79°02′W / 52.32°N 79.03°W / 52.32; -79.03 (Gull Island)
Archipelago Arctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
Nunavut Nunavut
Region Qikiqtaaluk
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited
Ethnic groups Cree

Gull Island (Cree language: Kee-Yah-Sh-Koh Mah-Nah-Woo-Na-N) is one of the many uninhabited islands in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is a Canadian arctic island located within the midsection of James Bay, south of Vieux Comptoir, Quebec (Old Factory, Quebec).

The island is approximately .5 km (0.31 mi) long and 50 ft (15 m) wide. Though it is small and grassy, it has sufficient vegetation to sustain a large seagull colony. [1]

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References

  1. Kataquapit, Xavier (23 May 2008). "Waking up with the gulls". beesum-communications.com. Retrieved 2009-04-21.