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Amundsen Gulf

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Amundsen Gulf

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gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada

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Amundsen Gulf is a large body of water located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, situated in the Arctic region. It is an important area for Arctic marine ecosystems and has been significant to Indigenous peoples and northern communities.

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Instance of
bay
Has part
Franklin Bay
Named after
Roald Amundsen
Country
Canada
Located in
Nunavut
Body of water
Beaufort Sea
Image
Wfm victoria island.jpg
Width
150
Length
400
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ecoregion (WWF)
Arctic
Commons category
Amundsen Gulf
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Encyclopedic overview

Amundsen Gulf, Northwest Territories, Canada.   Nunavut   Northwest Territories   Yukon Territory   British Columbia   Alaska

The Amundsen Gulf is a gulf located mainly in the Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories, Canada with a small section in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. It lies between Banks Island and Victoria Island and the mainland. It is approximately 250 mi (400 km) in length and about 93 mi (150 km) across where it meets the Beaufort Sea.

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