Greenland

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Greenland, the world’s largest island, is a land of extremes and a true wonderland. Its untouched beauty lies in the of breathtaking landscapes and the fascinating sense of peace that comes with being far off the beaten path. Greenland offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the last true wildernesses on Earth, where you can admire magnificent wildlife, dramatic fjords and stunning icebergs drift silently through deep blue waters.

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Facts about Greenland

Though a part of the continent of North America, Greenland is one of the two autonomous territories of the Kingdom of Denmark. It lies between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Its capital city is Nuuk, located on the southwestern coast. The official language is Greenlandic, though Danish is also widely spoken. The country covers an area of more than 2,166.000 square kilometres and has a population of 56.586 people. The official currency of Greenland is the Danish krone.
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DID YOU KNOW?
  • The name “Greenland” is said to have been a kind of medieval marketing tactic by Erik the Red, who settled there in the 900s and hoped to attract more settlers to join him.
  • Almost 80% of the land is covered by an ice cap and glaciers, which are estimated to be more than 400.000 years old.
  • You can fly to Greenland only via Iceland or Denmark.
  • There are no roads in Greenland, except for streets within the towns. Transportation is primarily based on boats and air traffic, with the addition of snowmobiles and dogsleds for land travel.
  • Traditional local cuisine is based on hunting, and the national dish, a meat soup called “suaasat”, typically contains seal, whale, reindeer, or seabird.
  • There are three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greenland: Ilulissat Icefjord, Kujataa farming landscape, and the vast Inuit hunting area of Aasivissuit-Nipisat.
  • Greenlandic place names can be quite long, complex, and challenging for foreigners to pronounce. However, there are some Greenlandic words that have become international, such as “iglu” and “qayak”.
What to do?
  • - Visit the cultural and historical sites of Nuuk, including the Greenland National Museum and the iconic Katuaq Cultural Center.
  • - Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord on a boat tour.
  • - Take a trip to the Arctic Circle.
  • - Aurora (Northern Lights) hunting.
  • - Experience dog sledding and snowmobile safaris.
  • - Hiking and trekking.
  • - Whale watching and wildlife safaris.
  • - Kayaking.
  • - Learn about Inuit culture and survival strategies while visiting historical sites.
  • - Taste traditional cuisine, such as “mattak” (whale skin) and “kiviaq” (fermented bird).
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