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.

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.

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