Kugong Island is an uninhabited island in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. Located in Hudson Bay, it is the westernmost member of the Belcher Islands group.[2] Along with Flaherty Island, Innetalling Island, and Tukarak Island, it is one of the four large islands in the group.[3] Kugong Island and Flaherty Island are separated by the Churchill Sound.

Kugong Island
Kugong Island is located in Nunavut
Kugong Island
Kugong Island
Kugong Island is located in Canada
Kugong Island
Kugong Island
Geography
LocationHudson Bay
Coordinates56°20′N 079°50′W / 56.333°N 79.833°W / 56.333; -79.833 (Kugong Island)
ArchipelagoBelcher Islands
Arctic Archipelago
Area321 km2 (124 sq mi)
Length54 km (33.6 mi)
Coastline184 km (114.3 mi)
Administration
Canada
TerritoryNunavut
RegionQikiqtaaluk
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited
Source: Sea Islands at Atlas of Canada[1]

Fauna

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Arctic hare are common on the island.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Sea Islands". atlas.nrcan.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
  2. ^ Publications. Vol. 77 (Digitized May 5, 2009 ed.). United States. Hydrographic Office. 1946. p. 391.
  3. ^ "Section 15, Chart Information" (PDF). pollux.nss.nima.mil. p. 322. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-11-19. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
  4. ^ Chapman, Joseph A.; John E. C. Flux (1991). Rabbits, hares and pikas: status survey and conservation action plan. IUCN. p. 69. ISBN 2-8317-0019-1.