Innuitian Region

region, Canada

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The Innuitian Region is a geographical area within Canada's Nunavut territory, located in the Arctic. This region is characterized by Arctic tundra and icecap landscapes. The population is largely Inuit, who traditionally engaged in activities such as fur trapping, fishing, and mining. Major settlements include Iqaluit, Pangnirtung, Pond Inlet, and Cape Dorset. The Innuitian Mountains are a significant feature within Nunavut, with Barbeau Peak on Ellesmere Island being the territory's highest point. The climate is extremely cold, with bitterly cold winters and cool summers, and the land is underlain by continuous permafrost.12

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…and the mountains of the Innuitian Region to the north. The Innuitian ranges are geologically young mountains similar to the Western Cordillera, with some peaks and ridges reaching 10,000 feet (3,000 metres). Much of the Innuitian Region is permanently covered with snow and ice through which mountain peaks occasionally protrude.
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…and the mountains of the Innuitian Region to the north. The Innuitian ranges are geologically young mountains similar to the Western Cordillera, with some peaks and ridges reaching 10,000 feet (3,000 metres). Much of the Innuitian Region is permanently covered with snow and ice through which mountain peaks occasionally protrude.
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