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___ GreenlandA virtual travel guide to Greenland. Greenland is not a continent but the world's largest island. Its surface is about 80% ice-capped. Kalaallit Nunaat, the Inuit name for the island, is not an independent state but a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1979.This page aims to give you a broad overview of Greenland's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. |
 Greenland's Icecap © Photo: Karsten Bidstrup - greenland.com | |
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Kalaallit Nunaat |
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Flag of Denmark 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. related countries: Canada, Denmark, Iceland |
 Official Name: Kalaallit Nunaat Greenland danish: Grønland ISO Country Code: gl Time: Time Zone: Local Time = UTC 0 to -4h Nuuk Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 18:24 Capital City: Nuuk (Godthab, Godthåb) Other Cities: Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Qaqortoq (Julianehåb), Aasiaat (Egedesminde), Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen). Government: Type: Parliamentary Democracy within a constitutional monarchy. Dependency status: Part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1979. Geography: Location: Northern North America, island between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada. Area: 2 166 086 sq km Terrain: flat to gradually sloping icecap covers all but a narrow, mountainous, barren, rocky coast. Highest point: Gunnbjorn 3 700 m Climate: Arctic to subarctic; cool summers, cold winters. People: Nationality: noun: Greenlander(s) adjective: Greenlandic Population: 56 000 Ethnic Groups: Greenlander 88% (Inuit and Greenland-born whites), Danish and others 12% (2000) Religions: Christianity Languages: Greenlandic (East Inuit), Danish, English Literacy: 100% Natural resources: Fish, seals, whales, gold, niobium, tantalite, uranium, iron, diamonds, ice, water, hydropower. Agriculture products: Forage crops, garden and greenhouse vegetables; sheep, reindeer; fish Industries: Fish processing (mainly shrimp and Greenland halibut); mining; handicrafts, hides and skins, small shipyards. Exports partners: Denmark 63.7%, Japan 12.6%, China 3.9% (2004) Imports partners: Denmark 78.4%, Sweden 11.9%, Norway 2.7% (2004) Currency: Danish Krone (DKK) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GreenlandGreenland Home Rule GovernmentGreenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, governed by the Home Rule administration. Greenland Home Rule - International relations About Greenland's international relations. 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. Maps Map
of GreenlandA Map of Greenland. Map
of North AmericaReference Map of North America. Map of EuropePolitical map of States of the European Union, EFTA, with cities and capitals.  Google
Earth GreenlandZoomable satellite view of Greenland. Google
Earth NuukZoomable satellite view of Nuuk.  Ice, rocks, water © Photo: Karsten Bidstrup - greenland.com |
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NewsKalaallit Nunaata RadioRadio Greenland. |
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Arts & CultureGitz-JohansenThe 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.  Kulturi
Kalaallit NunaatCulture Greenland, a portal to Greenland's culture on the internet. Katuaq Culturel Center of Greenland. Museums in Greenland A guide to Greenland's museums. National Library of Greenland Greenland National Museum & Archives Preserves the Greenland cultural heritage. Silamiut Greenland's Theatre. Ultima Thule Inuit crafts - tupilaqs for sale. Sports Greenland Kayak Association Information on the Greenland Kayak Association and the Greenland Kayaking Championships. |
 Kayak hunting © Lars Reimers - greenland.com  Greenland Kids © Steen Karup - greenland.com |
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Business & Economy__Airlineair 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: 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
GuideWelcome 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. Qaanaaq - Thule The Turistkontor Qaanaaq, the most northern touristoffice in the world. Hotels NEW Hotels in Greenland Find a Hotel in Greenland. |
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Glacier © Photo: Karsten Bidstrup - greenland.com |
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EducationIlisimatusarfikThe University of Greenland. Grønlands Naturinstitute Displays the work of the institute. (in Dansk and Greenlandic) |
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Environment & NatureArktisk StationAn Arctic Research Institution in Greenland. Cambridge Greenland Glaciology Expedition 2002 A geology and glaciology expedition to Louise Boyds Land in North East Greenland. Danish Polar Center The Danish Polar Center is a knowledge and service center for scientists and institutions that deal with polar research and arctic matters. 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. The Peregrine Fund - Greenland--Conservation Projects Conserve and understand Gyrfalcon and Peregrine Falcon populations and their environments in Greenland and other arctic areas. |
 Northern Light © Photo: Filippo Barbanera - greenland.com  Musk Oxen, don't get too close! © greenland.com |
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HistoryCulture and History in Greenlandfrom 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. |
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SearchGreenland Homerule LinksGreenland related links. Additional Information on GreenlandBBC News Country Profile: GreenlandEthnologue report for Greenland Languages of Greenland. Open Directory Project: Greenland Wikipedia: Greenland The World Factbook -- Greenland |
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