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Ukasiksalik Island

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Length
  
11 km (6.8 mi)

Area
  
99 kmĀ²

Width
  
9 km (5.6 mi)

Province
  
Newfoundland and Labrador

Ukasiksalik Island (also known as Newfoundland Island or Freestone Island) is a small island located on Davis Inlet, Labrador, Canada. It is part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, but is distinct from the island of Newfoundland, the largest and most populous island in the province.

Map of Ukasiksalik Island, Division No. 10, Subd. E, NL, Canada

In 1980, government archaeologists were given a sample of "Freestone Harbor" soapstone from the quarry at the northeastern end of Ukasiksalik Island.

References

Ukasiksalik Island Wikipedia