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Many of the islands are among the largest in the world, the largest being Ellesmere Island. Other major islands include Amund Ringnes Island, Axel Heiberg Island, Bathurst Island, Borden Island , Cornwallis Island, Devon Island, Eglinton Island , Ellef Ringnes Island, Melville Island and Prince Patrick Island.
Most of the islands are uninhabited, but their main industry is oil drilling. Many were explored by William Parry , after whom they were formerly named.
Islands of Canada