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Coordinates: 56°22′19″N 61°35′10″W / 56.3719°N 61.5861°W / 56.3719; -61.5861
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Kikkertavak
Kikkertavak Island is located in Canada
Kikkertavak Island
Kikkertavak Island
Geography
LocationLabrador Sea, Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates56°22′19″N 61°35′10″W / 56.3719°N 61.5861°W / 56.3719; -61.5861[1]
Area134.950[2] km2 (52.104 sq mi)
Coastline142.633 km (88.628 mi)

Kikkertavak Island is an island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Climate

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The climate zone of Kikkertavak Island is continental. The climate is subarctic, making it very cold.[3]

The climate's characteristics include long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers.

Topography

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The mean elevation of Kikkertavak Island is 85 meters.[3]

Fauna and flora

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The majority of the island is herbaceous cover. This composes of grasses, herbs, and ferns.[3] The tree coverage of the island is 27 percent.

There are nine vegetation zones on the island. These range from lush forests to arid shrublands.[3]

Infrastructure

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There is neither an airport or any ports in Kikkertavak Island. Kikkertavak island is uninhabited.[3]

References

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  1. ^ https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=AALNQ
  2. ^ https://world-islands.net/details/kikkertavak/
  3. ^ a b c d e "Kikkertavak Island".