Bylot Island
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Bylot Island
Bylot Island lies off the northern end of Baffin Island in Nunavut Territory, Canada. At 11,067 km² (4,273 sq mi) it is ranked 71st largest island in the world and Canada's 17th largest island. While there are no permanent settlements on this Canadian Arctic island, Inuit from Pond Inlet and elsewhere regularly travel to Bylot Island. Almost all of the island is within the Sirmilik National Park, harbouring large populations of thick-billed murres, Black-legged_Kittiwakes and greater snow geese. The island is named for the Arctic explorer Robert Bylot. The mountains on Bylot Island are part of the Byam Martin Mountains, which is part of the Baffin Mountains of the Arctic Cordillera. Further reading
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