Twin Islands (Nunavut)

Twin Islands
Twin Islands
Twin Islands
Geography
LocationNorthern Canada
Coordinates53°10′N 79°55′W / 53.167°N 79.917°W / 53.167; -79.917 (Twin Islands)
ArchipelagoArctic Archipelago
Total islands2
Major islandsNorth Twin Island and South Twin Island
Area301 km2 (116 sq mi)
Highest elevation60 m (200 ft)
Administration
Canada
NunavutNunavut
RegionQikiqtaaluk
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited
Ethnic groupsCree

The Twin Islands (Cree language: Mah-Nah-Woo-Na-N) are similarly shaped Arctic islands in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. They are located in central James Bay, 56 km (35 mi) north east of Akimiski Island, and 58 km (36 mi) west of Quebec. The group includes North Twin and South Twin islands.