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Île Kuchistiniwamiskahikan

Coordinates: 56°19′25″N 74°22′3″W / 56.32361°N 74.36750°W / 56.32361; -74.36750
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Île Kuchistiniwamiskahikan
Map
Geography
Coordinates56°19′25″N 74°22′3″W / 56.32361°N 74.36750°W / 56.32361; -74.36750
Administration
Canada
ProvinceQuebec
Unorganized territoryBaie-d'Hudson

Île Kuchistiniwamiskahikan is an island located in Baie-d'Hudson, Quebec.[1] The name is Cree for "The island where boats entering the bay".[2]

It is also known for having the longest official one-word placename in Quebec.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Île Kuchistiniwamiskahikan". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "(French) La Toponymie des Cris" (PDF).
  3. ^ "LearnEnglish - British Council". Learn English - British Council.