Sverdrup Channel

The Sverdrup Channel (80°00′N 097°45′W / 80.000°N 97.750°W / 80.000; -97.750 (Sverdrup Channel)Coordinates: 80°00′N 097°45′W / 80.000°N 97.750°W / 80.000; -97.750 (Sverdrup Channel)) is an area of sea in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago within the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut. To the north-west of the channel is Meighen Island, to the east is Axel Heiberg Island, and to the south is Amund Ringnes Island. The Fay Islands are located in the channel.


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