Arctic Ocean Arctic Ocean Continental North America Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Carey Island

Arctic Ocean Arctic Ocean Continental North America Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Carey Island, Canada

Added on 30 December 2023

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7.849 km²

Coastline: 18.166 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-05:00

Tree Cover: 72%

Open Woodland

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Danby Island

Welcome to Carey Island, a Continental island in the Hudson Bay, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Carey Island unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Carey Island

Size: 7.849 km²
Coastline: 18.2 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Hudson Bay
Continent: North America

Carey Island is a Small Island spanning 7.8 km² with a coastline of 18.2 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 51.99724353 / Longitude: -79.21120622

Climate and weather of Carey Island

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Subarctic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

Topography and nature of Carey Island

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: 21 m
Mean Elevation: 9 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 72%

The mean elevation is 9 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 21 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Carey Island has a tree cover of 72 %.

Vegetation: 7 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Islands in this range are ecological powerhouses, showcasing a wide array of vegetation zones. Each zone, from lush rainforests to arid scrublands, coastal mangroves to mountainous regions, contributes to a complex and interdependent ecosystem. These islands are often hotspots of biodiversity, supporting numerous species and intricate ecological processes.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Carey Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Carey Island. The nearest airport is Waskaganish Airport, located 75 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Carey Island. The closest major port is KEY HARBOUR, approximately 699 km away.

The mean population of Carey Island is 0 per km². Carey Island is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Canada.

Continuing your journey, Danby Island is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Canada is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Carey Island

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Carey Island. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

Carey Island

Geography and size of Carey Island

Climate and weather of Carey Island

Topography and nature of Carey Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to Carey Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Carey Island

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