Greenland is the largest island on Earth, located between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean.
Although it belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark, it enjoys broad self-government and has its own parliament.
About 80% of Greenland’s surface is covered by ice, making it one of the most important places on the planet for studying climate change and sea level rise.
10 Fascinating Facts about Greenland
It’s the largest island in the world that is not a continent.
Greenland’s ice sheet stores about 7% of Earth’s fresh water.
🌊 If all that ice melted, global sea levels could rise by more than 7 meters (around 23 feet).
🐟 Fishing is the main economic activity, with shrimp and halibut among its top exports.
🌞 In summer, parts of Greenland experience the Midnight Sun, when daylight lasts 24 hours.
🛶 The kayak was invented by the Inuit people of Greenland, originally used for hunting and traveling across icy waters.
🏠 There are no roads connecting all of its towns — most communities are reached only by air or sea.
🇩🇰 Though part of Denmark, Greenland gained self-rule in 2009, managing most internal affairs independently.
🐋 The surrounding waters are home to whales, narwhals, walruses, seals, and many fish species.
🏔️ Nuuk, the capital, is one of the world’s smallest capitals — but it’s the heart of Greenland’s culture and government.
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