Fun facts about Baffin Island
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The Inuktitut name for Baffin Island is Qikiqtaaluk, meaning 'very big island'.
Baffin Island
Canada
Baffin Island, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is the largest island in Canada, the second-largest island in the Americas, and the fifth-largest island in the world.
From the “Name” section
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Mount Thor on Baffin Island is said to have the greatest purely vertical drop of any mountain on Earth.
Baffin Island
Canada
Baffin Island, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is the largest island in Canada, the second-largest island in the Americas, and the fifth-largest island in the world.
From the “Geography” section
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Baffin Island has been inhabited for over 3,000 years, first by the pre-Dorset, followed by the Dorset, and then by the Thule people.
Baffin Island
Canada
Baffin Island, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is the largest island in Canada, the second-largest island in the Americas, and the fifth-largest island in the world.
From the “History” section
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The Isulijarniq Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Baffin Island is home to the world's largest goose colony.
Baffin Island
Canada
Baffin Island, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is the largest island in Canada, the second-largest island in the Americas, and the fifth-largest island in the world.
From the “Wildlife” section
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The Mary River iron ore mine on Baffin Island began operating in 2015 and shipped 4.2 million tonnes of iron ore in 2023.
Baffin Island
Canada
Baffin Island, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is the largest island in Canada, the second-largest island in the Americas, and the fifth-largest island in the world.
From the “Economic resources” section
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