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Country Name

Greenland

Country Code

GL GRL

Country Calling Code

+299

Country Profile

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.

Capital Name

Nuuk

Languages

Greenlandic (East Inuit), Danish, English

Country Currency

Danish Krone (DKK)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC 0 to -4h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

56,025 (2018)

Country Area

2,166,086 km² (836,297 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Ilulissat Ice-fjord Whale Watching Nuuk and the Greenland National Museum The Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis Uunartoq Hot Springs Qaqortoq Museum Colorful houses in Qaqortoq, Greenland Viking Ruins Sermermiut Eskimo Settlement Ilulissat Museum Exploring by Boat and Ferries Dog sledding tour in Tasiilaq, Greenland Tasiilaq, East Greenland Walking on the Ice Cap from Kangerlussua

News

The 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.

Art Culture

Gitz-Johansen Painting by Gitz-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.

Economy Business

The 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.

Transport

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.

Tourism

Discover 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

Education

Ilisimatusarfik The University of Greenland. Grønlands Naturinstitute Displays the work of the institute. (in Dansk and Greenlandic)

Visa Process

NOTES FOR GREENLAND VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO GREENLAND: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Arctic to subarctic; cool summers, cold winters. Type: Parliamentary Democracy within a constitutional monarchy. Dependency status: Part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1979 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 prawns and Greenland halibut), handicrafts, hides and skins, small shipyards, mining Exports - commodities: fish and fish products 91% (2015 est.) Imports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, petroleum products

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