Island of Ponds
 Island of Ponds
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| Coordinates | 53°28′N 55°53′W / 53.46°N 55.89°WCoordinates: 53°28′N 55°53′W / 53.46°N 55.89°W |
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Canada
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| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| Population | 200 (approximate) (2007) |
| Ethnic groups | Métis |
Island of Ponds is an island off of the east coast of Labrador. The Labrador mainland lies to its south and a channel called Domino Run separates it from Spotted Island to the north. The only remaining settlement on the island is Black Tickle. It is connected to the mainland by a seasonal coastal ferry service.
Island of Ponds consists mainly of igneous rock with a shallow cover of sediment, insufficient to support trees. The island is named for its 366 shallow ponds. Despite the many ponds, access to safe drinking water has been a long-standing problem for residents of the island.
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