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Description

Explored and named by Erik the Red (982-985), this isolated land was first settled by hardy souls from nearby Iceland. Later, his son, Leif Erickson, returns to Greenland from Norway, and development continues.

Subsequently claimed by Denmark in 1380, Greenland is geographically considered part of the North American continent, and is the world's largest (non-continent) island, with approximately 85% of it covered with ice.

Greenland was granted self-government in 1978 by the Danish parliament, but Denmark still controls Greenland's foreign affairs, and the island officially remains a territory of Denmark.

Read more about Greenland, and its fascinating history here!

Facts and Figures

Official Name Greenland

Capital City Godthab (Nuuk)

Population 56,361

Largest Cities N.A.

Languages Greenlandic (East Inuit), Danish, English

Latitude/Longitude 72º N, 40º W

Official Currency Danish Krone
(the latest conversion rates) here!

Religions Evangelical Luthern

Flag and description here!

Land

Land Area 2,166,086 sq km (839,999 sq miles)

Landforms The coastline is rugged, mountainous and barren. The land then rises to a sloping icecap that covers most of the island.

Highest Point Mt. Gunnbjorn 3,700 m (12,139 ft)

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Maps

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Larger (color) map here!

North American Continent (printable) here!

North American Outline Map here!

Greenland Outline Map here!

Greenland Map CIA version here!

Greenland Map at UT here!

Recommended Links

Greenland (Complete) information on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and much more here!

Greenland travel site here!

Greenland web site here!