Arctic Cordillera
mountain range in Nunavut, Quebec, and Labrador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Arctic Cordillera is a mountain range running along the northeastern coast of North America from Ellesmere Island to the northernmost tip of Labrador. It is the only major mountain range in Canada east of the Rocky Mountains. The range has a surface area of 218,225 km2 (84,257 sq mi). Its highest point is 2,616 metres (8,583 ft) at Barbeau Peak.
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Arctic Cordillera | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Barbeau Peak |
Elevation | 2,616 m (8,583 ft) |
Coordinates | 81°54′30″N 75°01′30″W |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Territories and Provinces | Nunavut, Quebec and Labrador |
Regions | Arctic Archipelago and Ungava Peninsula |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary |
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