Pingo Canadian Landmark
Pingo Canadian Landmark, also known as Pingo National Landmark, is a natural area protecting eight pingos near Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. It is in a coastal region of the Arctic Ocean which contains approximately 1,350 Arctic ice dome hills—approximately one quarter of the world's pingos.
| Pingo National Landmark | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location of Pingo National Landmark in Canada Location of Pingo Canadian Landmark in Northwest Territories | |
| Location | Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Nearest city | Tuktoyaktuk, NT |
| Coordinates | 69°23′59″N 133°04′47″W |
| Area | 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) |
| Established | 25 July 1984 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
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