Martin Islands

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Martin Islands
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Martin Islands
Geography
Location Gulf of Boothia
Coordinates 70°14′N91°30′W / 70.233°N 91.500°W / 70.233; -91.500 (Martin Islands)
Archipelago Arctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
Territory Nunavut
Region Kitikmeot
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

The Martin Islands [1] are part of the Arctic Archipelago in the territory of Nunavut. They are located in western Gulf of Boothia near the Boothia Peninsula.

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References

  1. "Martin Islands". Atlas of Canada . Retrieved 2008-06-10.