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Ukasiksalik Island

Coordinates: 55°53′52″N 60°47′47″W / 55.897839°N 60.79628°W / 55.897839; -60.79628
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Ukasiksalik
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Geography
Coordinates55°53′52″N 60°47′47″W / 55.897839°N 60.79628°W / 55.897839; -60.79628
Area99 km2 (38 sq mi)
Length11 km (6.8 mi)
Width9 km (5.6 mi)
Administration
Canada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador

Ukasiksalik Island (also known as Newfoundland Island[1] or Freestone Island) is a small island located in Davis Inlet, Labrador, Canada. It is part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, but is distinct from the island of Newfoundland, the largest and most populous island in the province.

In 1980, government archaeologists were given a sample of "Freestone Harbor" soapstone from the quarry at the northeastern end of Ukasiksalik Island.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Mapplanet". Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  2. ^ Archaeology in Newfoundland and Labrador (PDF). 1980. p. 30.
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