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Parry Peninsula - Definition and Overview

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The Parry Peninsula is located on the north coast of Canada's Northwest Territories. It is bounded on the west by Franklin Bay, on the north by Amundsen Gulf, and on the east by Darnley Bay. The nearest settlement is Paulatuck. It is named for the arctic explorer William Edward Parry. It is home to a Canadian federal migratory bird sanctuary.

Parry Peninsula, Canada and inset showing Alaska etc.
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