Geography Prince of Wales Island (Nunavut)
satellite photo montage of prince of wales island , neighbours
it low tundra-covered island irregular coastline indented ommanney bay in west , browne bay in east. ommanney bay named after admiral sir erasmus ommanney of royal navy explored area part of search franklin expedition.
its area has been estimated @ 33,339 km (12,872 sq mi). prince of wales island world s 40th largest island , 10th largest in canada. highest known point—with elevation of 424 m (1,391 ft)—is unnamed spot @ 73°48′26″n 97°50′14″w / 73.80722°n 97.83722°w / 73.80722; -97.83722 (unnamed peak (prince of wales island)) in island s far northeastern end, overlooking baring channel, separates island nearby russell island.
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