Top 12 facts about Greenland

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Greenland occupies a considerable part of the world, but many people know very little about this place.

For example, did you know that Greenland is an overseas territory of Denmark? Well, let us prepare for discoveries together.

1. Greenland is the largest island in the world

Greenland is the largest island globally, and almost 80% of its land is covered by ice crust.

The population of Greenland is about 58,000, so on the world's largest island, the population is relatively small.

2. Greenland was a green island in ancient times

Greenland was a green island in ancient times.

About 2.5 million years ago, Greenland was a green island for most of the time. However, the long-term global climate change has led to the fact that some regions of the island are now covered by a layer of three kilometers long ice.

3. Greenland, today is part of Denmark, but is controlled solely by local public institutions

Greenland, today is part of Denmark but is controlled solely by local public institutions.

Since 1721, Greenland has been an overseas territory of Denmark. Still, cultural exchanges and continuous population migration have led to the fact that, in a sense, the composition of residents here is more diverse.

4. In 1953, Greenland officially became part of Denmark

In 1953, Greenland became formally part of Denmark. In 1979, Denmark transferred the domain of the control to the island's public institutions.

In 2009, Denmark transferred more control to the island's public institutions.

In this way, today, Greenland is essentially controlled by local public institutions alone.

It is worth noting that Greenland and Denmark do not want to be wholly separated, everyone is satisfied with everything, so they will continue to live like this.

5. In Greenland, the history of human settlement is more than 4,500 years

In Greenland, the history of human settlement is more than 4,500 years.

The earliest settlers arrived on the island in 2500 BC, but only a few historical relics remain today with time.

6. History

At the beginning of the tenth century, Norwegians from Iceland decided to live in southern Greenland. Still, the cost of living was high, so only small settlements appeared on the island.

In the 13th century, the Inuit (indigenous tribes of North America) arrived in Greenland and merged with the local Greenlanders, laying the foundation for future development.

n Greenland, the history of human settlement is more than 4,500 years.

The earliest settlers arrived on the island in 2500 BC, but only a few historical relics remain today with time.

7. Greenland has an Inuit culture

Greenland has an Inuit culture. Today, 88% of Greenland's population is a mixture of Inuit and Danes, and the remaining 12% are from Europe.

Greenlanders do not like people called "Eskimos" or "Dennis." They call themselves Kalaallit, which means "Greenland" in the native Inuit language.

In addition, the Greenland Inuit maintain a robust relationship with the Inuit in Canada and Alaska.

8. Many languages ​​are spoken in Greenland

Many languages ​​are spoken in Greenland. As you might guess, most of the population of Greenland is proficient in Greenlandic and Danish, which has been the official language since 1979.

Today, the younger generation of Greenland is learning these two official languages, and if necessary, they can also learn English.

Greenlandic is an ancient language that gave rise to words such as igloo and kayak, and all languages ​​in the world have adopted them.

9. There are no railways or significant roads in Greenland

There are no railways or significant roads in Greenland. Greenland has a large area, but no railways or significant roads connect the settlements. There are roads in the city, but only to the suburbs.

So how do people move on the island? Use helicopters, airplanes, snowmobiles, boats, or sleds pulled by dog ​​teams.

10. People in Greenland fish for seafood and supply it to the world market

People in Greenland fish for seafood and give it to the world market. Each area on the island determines the annual fishing quota and strictly controls the fishing process.

11. The central city of Greenland is Nuuk

The central city of Greenland is Nuuk, which is also home to Greenland's public institutions, and its population accounts for more than 25% of the total population of Greenland.

Nuuk is the largest and most modern city on the island. There are many museums, supermarkets and fast-food chains here.

12. Facts about summer vacation

Every year from May 25 to July 25, the sun over Greenland will not set. Therefore, people on the island had to close the curtains to rest.

In Greenland, June 21 is a legal holiday, symbolizing the arrival of summer.

On this day, people on the island will carry out picnic activities.