Where is Greenland, and which country does it belong to?

Greenland is a country that many people may have never heard of in their lives. You can find all the information you are curious about regarding this glacier-covered, sparsely populated country in our article.

Greenland is the world's largest island, located in the northeast of the North American continent, but politically it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Here is some information about Greenland:

Capital: Nuuk

Surface Area: Approximately 2.16 million square kilometers

Population: Approximately 56,000 (2024 estimate). Despite being the world's largest island, it has one of the lowest population densities.

Official Languages: Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), Danish

Government: Autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark

Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)

Geography and Climate: More than 80% of Greenland is covered by a permanent ice sheet. Due to its proximity to the North Pole, it has a cold climate throughout the year. In coastal areas, temperatures can rise up to 10 degrees in the summer months, but they are much lower in the interior. Surrounded by glaciers, fjords, and rugged mountains, the island is one of the places most affected by global warming.

History: The first settlers of Greenland were the Inuit people who lived in the region thousands of years ago. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century, but their colonies were eventually abandoned. It was re-colonized by Denmark in 1721 and gained autonomy in 1979.

Main Livelihoods: Fishing (especially shrimp and halibut), mining, tourism.

Natural Resources: Minerals such as iron, uranium, and rare earth elements are present. In recent years, the accessibility of new mineral deposits due to the effects of global warming has been impacting the economy.