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Which islands and mainland areas are included in the Baffin region of Nunavut?

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The Baffin region is the largest of the three regions in Nunavut and encompasses a vast array of islands and mainland territory.1

Included Islands

The region includes the following islands in their entirety:
* Ellesmere Island1
* Baffin Island1
* Devon Island1
* Bathurst Island1
* The Belcher Islands1

Additionally, the region encompasses the northern portions of Prince of Wales Island and Somerset Island, as well as the eastern part of Melville Island.1

Included Mainland Areas

The primary mainland area included in the Baffin region is the Melville Peninsula.1