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

Mitirlusitik Island

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

Mitirlusitik Island, Canada

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.393 km²

Coastline: 3.513 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-05:00

Tree Cover: 26%

Herbaceous Cover

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Île Qikirtajuaq

Welcome to Mitirlusitik Island, a Continental island in the Hudson Strait, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Mitirlusitik 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 Mitirlusitik Island

Size: 0.393 km²
Coastline: 3.5 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Hudson Strait
Continent: North America

Mitirlusitik Island is a Tiny Island spanning 0.393 km² with a coastline of 3.5 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: 58.41014276 / Longitude: -67.46751505

Climate and weather of Mitirlusitik 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 Mitirlusitik Island

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: -15 m
Mean Elevation: -26 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 26%

The mean elevation is -26 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. 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: Herbaceous Cover
Comprising mainly of grasses, herbs, and ferns, these areas are common in prairies, meadows, and savannas, and can vary widely in species composition. Mitirlusitik Island has a tree cover of 26 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Mitirlusitik Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Mitirlusitik Island. The nearest airport is Kuujjuaq Airport, located 112 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Mitirlusitik Island. The closest major port is PANGNIRTUNG, approximately 879 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Île Qikirtajuaq 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 Mitirlusitik Island

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Mitirlusitik 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.

Mitirlusitik Island

Geography and size of Mitirlusitik Island

Climate and weather of Mitirlusitik Island

Topography and nature of Mitirlusitik Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to Mitirlusitik Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Mitirlusitik Island

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