🚤 Rae Strait
Canada · Americas · 68.83°N, 94.85°W
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Rae Strait is a small strait in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is located between King William Island and the Boothia Peninsula on the mainland to the east. It is named after Scottish Arctic explorer John Rae who, in 1854, was the first European to visit the area while mapping the northern coast of North America.
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Quick facts
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 68.83°N, 94.85°W · view on map |
Rae Strait is located in Canada, in Americas.
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