Show large island unexplored the fifth and possibly the third largest island in the world la almost unknown it Is baffin island in the arctic circle and its area Is estimated at from to square miles it Is owned by canada the norseman norsemen Nor semen probably knew it in the year 1000 in 1570 when fro alsher was seeking the northwest passage colonists actually tried to make their homes on its bleak southeastern coast some day perhaps when the world becomes overcrowded and modern conveniences make a cold climate livable baffin island may be the home of a nation cappara weekly |