- Greenland is owed
by Denmark.
- According to the
sagas it was actually the first norse settler in Greenland, Eric the
Red, who called this country Greenland. After he had lived for three
years in this region he returned to Iceland, and wanted to convince
his fellow countrymen of the fine opportunities for starting a new life
here in this 'Green Land'.
- The age of the
icebergs varies from approx. 500 to 100,000 years.
A high air content makes the icebergs appear opaque and white, while
a low air content gives the ice a bright blue colour.
- The most
active glacier in the world - at Ilulissat - moves around 22 metres
a
day and calves across a front 10 kilometres in width
- Greenland's
national day is June 21 and is called "Ullortuneq" which means "The
longest Day". The day is celebrated throughout Greenland with cultural
activities and public outdoor feasts.
- The world
Ice Golf Championship takes place every spring in Uummannaq - among
the icebergs at the sea ice.
- With its
2.175.600 km2 Greenland is the largest island in the World. Australia
is larger but is considered to be a continent.
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