Northwest Angle 34C & 37B | |
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Northwest Angle Indian Reserve Nos. 34C & 37B | |
Coordinates: 49°23′N95°08′W / 49.383°N 95.133°W Coordinates: 49°23′N95°08′W / 49.383°N 95.133°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Kenora |
First Nation | Animakee Wa Zhing 37 |
Area | |
• Land | 7.93 km2 (3.06 sq mi) |
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