Barren Grounds

The Barren Grounds (also called Barren Lands[1]) are a large area of tundra located in mainland Nunavut and stretching into the Northwest Territories in northern Canada. The Barren Grounds is nearly uninhabited, with the exception of a few coastal villages and towns in Nunavut.

For other uses, see Barren Ground (disambiguation).

Geography

The Barren Grounds are tundra, and lakes are abundant. It embodies several long rivers, including the Coppermine, Back, Dubawnt, Kazan, and Thelon.[1] The land in the area is mostly flat, although there are some hills in certain areas.

References
  1. Encyclopædia Britannica. "Barren Grounds". Retrieved 2020-07-20.


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