Queen Elizabeth Islands
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The Queen Elizabeth Islands are a group of islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. They are split between Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
In the past the islands were called Parry Archipelago or Parry Islands. They were named after British Arctic explorer Sir William Parry. In 1953 the islands were renamed after Elizabeth II.
According to the Atlas of Canada there are 34 large and 2,092 small islands in the archipelago. Many of the islands are among the largest in the world. The largest island in the archipelago is Ellesmere Island.
Less than 400 people live on the Queen Elizabeth Islands.
Queen Elizabeth Islands Media
NOAA - Alert, Nunavut, Canada
Photograph, R. C. M. P. depot under construction, Craig Harbour, Ellesmere Island, NU, 1926, Frederick W. Berchem, Silver salts - Gelatin silver process, 11.7 x 16 cm
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Downtown Eureka, Nunavut -e
FMARS habitat
Fort Conger, Grinnell Land, May 20, 1883
Grise Fiord
Welcome sign at Isachsen 1974
photo of the now abandon Mould Bay Weather Station
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