King William Island is an island located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is part of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut and is situated between Victoria Island and the Boothia Peninsula. The island has an area of 13,111 square kilometers and is largely uninhabited, with a small population of Inuit people residing in the hamlet of Gjoa Haven.
King William Island is home to several important historic sites, including the gravesite of Sir John Franklin and the remnants of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition of 1845. The island is also known for its abundant wildlife, with populations of polar bears, arctic foxes, and many species of birds living on the island.
The island is named after King William IV of the United Kingdom and was first visited by Europeans in the early 19th century when explorers searched for the Northwest Passage. Today, King William Island is an important destination for tourists and researchers interested in Arctic history, culture, and wildlife.
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