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Greenland is one of the largest islands in the world, and Greenland occupies the second place in terms of area between the islands of the world after Australia, with an area of ​​about 2.166,000 km2. Greenland Island is located in the Arctic, specifically in the northeastern side of Canada, It is located in the northern direction of the Atlantic Ocean, and the capital of this island is Knock, where it follows a system of constitutional parliamentary democracy, monarchy, and in the following article through Arab travelers we learn more about the secrets about Greenland Island.

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Greenland Island

  • Greenland in Greenland means people’s land, and in Danish it means green land.
  • It is considered one of the largest islands in the world, it is a member of Denmark, and the island’s capital is Knock.
  • As for its geographical location, it is located in the Arctic region and the Atlantic Ocean, where it is located in northeastern Canada.
  • It belongs geographically and in terms of ethnicity to the Arctic regions, as it is part of the North American continent, and is linked politically and historically to the continent of Europe, specifically Iceland, Norway, and Denmark.
  • In 1970 Denmark granted the right to self-government for Greenland, but in 2008 the people of Greenland voted for the right to self-determination and decision-making, and transferred a lot of powers to the local government. Indeed, the ruling was implemented in 2009 in June, and it became the official language The country is the Greenlandic language, and the law stipulates that the Danish government has a responsibility to provide financial support to Greenland, which is estimated at about 3.4 billion Danish dinars.
  • Greenland is the largest island in the world and is not a continent, and at the same time it is considered the smallest country in terms of population density.
  • Between 2,500 and 800 BC, the Balbu and the Eskim were making the island their home.
  • In the intermediate period in 875 AD the island was occupied by the Icelanders, Vikings.
  • In the year 982 AD, Erik Al-Ahmar occupied the island and brought a large population to it. During the year 1261 AD, the number of its immigrants began to increase, and it started to become popular with many people.
  • In the 15th century AD, all the inhabitants of Greenland died completely and no one was left, and the death was very mysterious, and they did not find an explanation for it, but some scholars have explained that the cause of death may be due to the harsh climate, or because they were attacked by Eskimos.
  • In 1940 AD at the same time as World War II, Germany invaded Denmark, but the United States of America defended it, and America established many military bases within it.
  • In 1953 the constitution changed and Greenland became autonomous, with the same rights and duties as Denmark.

Tourism in Greenland

  • Tourism in Greenland is a relatively difficult issue that requires a lot of money and effort, due to the fact that it is one of the islands that are difficult to reach, and also difficult to move through, as it is considered one of the strangest islands in terms of tourism.
  • Tourists visiting the island are interested in seeing steep mountains that cover snow and rivers from all directions, seeing icebergs that flow in the middle of rivers, and seas that contain many different fjords.
  • Visitors can also see the Inuit villages on the sides of the fjord, and tourists take many photos of the scenery of snow and freezing paths in order to preserve them.
  • Detailed maps of the area can be purchased to facilitate the trip, and the island includes many attractive activities such as skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, walking and skiing, as well as boat cruises along the coast.
  • Tourists also enjoy watching the many different types of whales scattered throughout the island.

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