The Asiak River is a waterway in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut in Canada. It flows generally north to Coronation Gulf, an arm of the Arctic Ocean. It runs parallel to the Coppermine River, 29 kilometres (18 mi) to the west.
Asiak River | |
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Location | |
Country | Canada |
Territory | Nunavut |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Coronation Gulf |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Basin size | Arctic Ocean |
The Inuit community of Kugluktuk (formerly Coppermine) is located at the mouth of the Coppermine River, approximately 30.5 kilometres (19.0 mi) to the west.[1]
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