Umingmalik
(Redirected from Gateshead Island)
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | M'Clintock Channel |
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| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Umingmalik formerly Gateshead Island[1] is an island located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. Located in M'Clintock Channel, the area of Gateshead Island is around 220 km2 (85 sq mi).[2] It is an important polar bear denning area.[3]
This is a different island than the one visited by Richard Collinson, commanding HMS Enterprise, while searching for John Franklin.[4]
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