British explorer becomes first woman to solo traverse Arctic island
A British explorer has become the first woman to complete a solo traverse of Canada's Baffin Island.
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Baffin Island
Largest Arctic island in Nunavut, Canada
Baffin Island, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is the largest island in Canada, the second-largest island in the Americas, and the fifth-largest island in the world. Its area is 507,451 km2 (195,928 sq mi) with a population density of 0.03/km2; the population was 13,039 according to the 2021 Canadian census; and it is located at 68°N 70°W. It also contains the city of Iqaluit, which is the capital of Nunavut.
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