Hans Island
Hans Island (Inuktitut and Template:Lang-kl; Inuktitut syllabics: ᑕᕐᑐᐸᓗᒃ; Danish: Hans Ø; French: Île Hans) is an uninhabited island with an area of 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi). It is in the centre of the Kennedy Channel of Nares Strait. It is within the territorial waters of both Canada and Greenland (Denmark).
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|---|---|
| Coordinates | 80°49′35″N 66°27′30″W / 80.82639°N 66.45833°WCoordinates: 80°49′35″N 66°27′30″W / 80.82639°N 66.45833°W |
| Area | 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Country | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The island has likely been part of Inuit hunting grounds since the 14th century.[1] It was claimed by both Canada and Denmark[2] until June 14, 2022, when both countries agreed to split the island in half.
The Hans Island border
Hans Island Media
Map of part of Kennedy Channel, with Hans Island
Hans Island, 1990 US Government operational navigation chart.
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References
- ↑ "Whose Hans?". Canadian Geographic. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013.
- ↑ McKernan, Bethan (13 November 2015). "Canada and Denmark are locked in an adorable war". i100.co.uk. https://www.indy100.com/article/canada-and-denmark-are-locked-in-an-adorable-war--ZyQGiMZfNKl. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
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