Hovgaard Islands
The Hovgaard Islands are a Canadian Arctic island group in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut Territory. They were named after Andreas Hovgaard, a Polar explorer and officer of the Danish Navy who led an expedition to the Kara Sea on steamship Dijmphna in 1882–83.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Hovgaard Islands
- Type: Island
- Description: island group in Nunavut, Canada
- Categories: island group and landform
- Location: Nunavut, Northern Canada, Canada, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Hovgaard Islands” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Hovgaard Islands”
- Dutch: “Hovgaard Islands”
- French: “îles Hovgaard”
- French: “Îles Hovgaard”
- German: “Hovgaard Islands”
- Swedish: “Hovgaard Islands”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Gjoa Haven.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Aqitqiqtuun Island and Aqitgian Island.
Nunavut: Must-Visit Destinations
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