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A virtual guide to Greenland. First of all Greenland is not a continent even if it looks like one on many maps, no it is just the world's
largest island. And it is cold, about 80% of its surface is ice-capped. Kalaallit Nunaat (the Inuit name for the island) is not an independent state but a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark. Greenland shares maritime borders with Canada, Iceland, and Norway. Greenland has a quite small population, just about 56,100 (in 2016) people live on an area of 2,166,086 km²; this makes the island the least densely populated place on earth, apart from the Antarctic. The 12th largest geographic entity in the world is almost four times the size of France, or slightly more than three times the size of the U.S. state of Texas. |
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Background: In the 18th century Danes began to colonize the island and in 1953 Greenland was made an integral part of Denmark. In 1978 the Danish parliament granted Greenland self-government and in the following year the law went into effect. Denmark continues to exercise control of Greenland's foreign affairs, but Greenland actively participates in international agreements relating to Greenland. In 1973 Greenland joined the European Union with Denmark but withdrew in 1985 over a dispute over stringent fishing quotas. |
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Image: Alankomaat Political system Greenland is a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark with a multi-party system. Head of state is the monarch of Denmark, represented by a High Commissioner. Head of government is the Prime Minister (Premier), elected by Parliament. The Parliament of Greenland is the country's legislative branch. Official Sites of GreenlandNote: External links will open in a new browser window.Greenland Home Rule Government - Naalakkersuisut Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, governed by the Home Rule administration. Diplomatic Missions: High Commissioner of Greenland The High Commissioner is the chief representative of the Danish Government in Greenland. Statistics Grønlands Statistiks Statistics Greenland Information Service. MapsMap of Greenland A map of Greenland. Google Earth Greenland Searchable map and satellite view of Greenland. Google Earth Nuuk Searchable map and satellite view of Greenland's capital. Map of North America Reference Map of North America. Map of Europe Political map of States of the European Union, EFTA, with cities and capitals. |
NewsThe Arctic Journal Regional news. Greenlandtoday Greenland magazine. Kamikposten - Nyheder Greenland news (in Dansk). Sermitsiaq One of two national newspapers in Greenland (in Dansk). Radio/TV Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa - KNR Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation. |
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Arts & CultureGitz-Johansen The Danish artist (1897-1977) is best known for his paintings of the people and nature of Greenland. Named "Qaalipaarsorsuaq" ("The Great Painter") by the people. Julemandens hjemmeside The Santa Claus of Greenland. Culture & Spirit Culture Greenland, a portal to Greenland's culture. Katuaq Culturel Center of Greenland. Museums in Greenland A guide to Greenland's museums. National Library of Greenland Nuuk Art Museum Nuuk's Art Museum is housed in a former Adventist church, it showcases a notable collection of historic and modern art. Greenland National Museum & Archives Preserves the Greenland cultural heritage. Silamiut (site offline) Greenland's Theatre, Silamiut is a Greenlandic theater troupe based in Nuuk . Tupilaks Inuit crafts - Tupilak means 'soul of the ancestor’ and is a carved figure that protects its owner against enemy attack, but is now a popular souvenir. Sports Arctic Circle Race The cross-country skiing race takes place around Sisimiut on Greenland's west coast approx. 65 km north of the Arctic Circle. Polar Circle Marathon A unique arctic race, the coolest marathon on earth. |
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Business & EconomyThe economy of Greenland can be characterized as small, mixed and vulnerable. Greenland is dependent on exports of fish and on support from the Danish Government. In 2013 almost 47% of Greenland's export came from cold water shrimp, 26% from halibut and 15% from other fish.__Airline air greenland The national airline of Greenland, changed its name from "Grønlandsfly" to air greenland. __Maritime Shipping Arctic Umiaq Line A/S Royal Arctic Line Greenland's national shipping line. Products of Greenland Royal Greenland The world's largest producer of cold water prawns also specialized in fishing and processing quality seafood. |
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Destination Greenland - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Greenland: Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, skiing, hiking, climbing, kayaking, cruising, tours and much more. Greenland.com Country and travel guide by Greenland Tourism, the national tourist board. Greenland basic facts Geography, geology, language, history etc. Greenland Guide Welcome to the last white spot on Earth, the official guide to Greenland. The travel information is provided by the national tourist board. Cities: Nuuk (Godthab, Godthåb) The municipality of Nuuk, capital of Greenland. Nuuk Tourism The tourist office in Nuuk. Portrait of Greenland from Of Two Lands on Vimeo. |
© Photo: K. Bidstrup - greenland.com © Photo: K. Bidstrup - greenland.com |
Image: Nanopixi EducationIlisimatusarfik The University of Greenland. Grønlands Naturinstitute Displays the work of the institute. (in Dansk and Greenlandic) |
Image: Mads Pihl Environment & NatureArktisk Station An Arctic Research Institution in Greenland. Danish Polar Center The Danish Polar Center was a knowledge and service center for scientists and institutions that deal with polar research and arctic matters. The government agency was closed in 2009. Greenland Environmental Observatory GEOSummit is a year-round Arctic sampling station funded by the National Science Foundation. Greenland Ice Sheet Project 2 3053.44 meters of ice drilling. Mega-Canyon Found Under Greenland Ice Sheet Hidden for all of human history, a 460 mile long canyon has been discovered below Greenland's ice sheet. Using radar data from NASA's Operation IceBridge. The Peregrine Fund - Greenland--Conservation Projects Conserve and understand Gyrfalcon and Peregrine Falcon populations and their environments in Greenland and other arctic areas. Image: Dave Stanley |
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HistoryCulture and History in Greenland from the Greenland Guide. The Fate of Greenland's Vikings Article on permafrost archaeology by Dale Mackenzie Brown. The norse settlers in Greenland - A short history The Norse History of Greenland 982-1500. |
Sources and additional Information on GreenlandBBC
Country Profile: Greenland OEC: Greenland |
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