National Park · Canada
Quttinirpaaq National Park
Quttinirpaaq National Park is a national park in Canada, covering 9,334,391 acres (3,777,498 ha), established in 1988.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 9,334,391 acres (3,777,498 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Highest point | Barbeau Peak — 2,616 m (8,583 ft) |
| Coordinates | 82.2167° N, 72.2167° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Quttinirpaaq National Park
Quttinirpaaq National Park is located on the northeastern corner of Ellesmere Island in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is the second most northerly park on Earth after Northeast Greenland National Park. In Inuktitut, Quttinirpaaq means "top of the world". It was established as Ellesmere Island National Park Reserve in 1988, and the name was changed to Quttinirpaaq in 1999, when Nunavut was created, and became a national park in 2000. The reserve covers 37,775 km2 (14,585 sq mi), making it the second largest park in Canada, after Wood Buffalo National Park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Quttinirpaaq National Park?
Quttinirpaaq National Park is in Canada (82.2167° N, 72.2167° W).
When was Quttinirpaaq National Park established?
Quttinirpaaq National Park was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Quttinirpaaq National Park?
Quttinirpaaq National Park covers 9,334,391 acres (3,777,498 ha).
What is the highest point in Quttinirpaaq National Park?
The highest point is Barbeau Peak, at 2,616 metres (8,583 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1327341 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quttinirpaaq_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).