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  1. Geography

    The island is 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 3.2 km (2 mi) wide, with its highest elevation 220 m (720 ft) above sea level.
    On the southern end of Dorset Island, at an elevation of 243 m (797 ft) above sea level, is Cape Dorset (… 展开

    History

    In 1913, a trading post was established on the island by the Hudson's Bay Company. A Roman Catholic mission was located on Dorset Island during the period of 1938 to 1960.
    The first discove… 展开

    Community

    Across from Mallik Island, on the northern side of Dorset Island is located the Inuit hamlet of Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset). It is the only community on the island and is home to 1,396 people. It is approximately 11.6 km (7.2 mi) … 展开

    Wildlife

    The island and its surrounds are frequented by Baffin Island wolves, polar bears, and Arctic fox, as well as caribou and Arctic hare. Seals appear regularly, as do beluga whales during their migration through by the island in Octobe… 展开

     
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