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

Stanley Island

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

Stanley Island, Canada

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.547 km²

Coastline: 12.723 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-07:00

Tree Cover: 93%

Sparse Vegetation

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Matty

Welcome to Stanley Island, a Polar island in the The Northwestern Passages, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Stanley 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 Stanley Island

Size: 1.547 km²
Coastline: 12.7 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: The Northwestern Passages
Continent: North America

Stanley Island is a Small Island spanning 1.5 km² with a coastline of 12.7 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: 68.7494432 / Longitude: -94.66663961

Climate and weather of Stanley Island

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Tundra
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The tundra climate features long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is limited to mosses, lichens, and small shrubs due to the low temperatures and short growing seasons. Biodiversity is low, but some specialized species thrive.

Topography and nature of Stanley Island

Timezone: UTC-07:00
Timezone places: America/Denver
Max. Elevation: -30 m
Mean Elevation: -31 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 93%

The mean elevation is -31 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: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. Stanley Island has a tree cover of 93 %.

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 Stanley Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Stanley Island. The nearest airport is Gjoa Haven Airport, located 130 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Stanley Island. The closest major port is RESOLUTE BAY, approximately 672 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Matty 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 Stanley Island

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

Stanley Island

Geography and size of Stanley Island

Climate and weather of Stanley Island

Topography and nature of Stanley Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to Stanley Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Stanley Island

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