Nookap Island is a small, irregularly shaped island located in Jones Sound,[1] southeast of Skruis Point, Devon Island, in the territory of Nunavut. It is a member of the Queen Elizabeth Islands and the Arctic Archipelago. Nookap Island is named after Nookapingwa, Inuk guide father of Arnakitsoq Simigaq.[2]

Nookap Island
Native name:
Nukappiannguaq
Nookap Island is located in Nunavut
Nookap Island
Nookap Island
Nookap Island is located in Canada
Nookap Island
Nookap Island
Geography
LocationNorthern Canada
Coordinates75°35′N 087°37′W / 75.583°N 87.617°W / 75.583; -87.617 (Nookap Island)
ArchipelagoQueen Elizabeth Islands
Arctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
TerritoryNunavut
RegionQikiqtaaluk Region
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

References

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  1. ^ "Single Station Retrieval". gc.ca. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
  2. ^ "Nookapingwa (1893-1956)". ucalgary.ca. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
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