Greenland - Wikipedia
Greenland[e] is a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark. [13][14] It is the largest of three constituent countries of the kingdom, the other two being metropolitan Denmark and the Faroe Islands; the citizens of both territories are full citizens of Denmark.
Greenland | History, Population, Map, Flag, & Weather | Britannica
2 days ago · Greenland, the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) is noted for its vast tundra and immense glaciers. Although Greenland remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island’s home-rule government is responsible for most domestic affairs.
Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase …
12 hours ago · Greenland, a gigantic island in the North Atlantic that is an semiautonomous territory of Denmark, has taken on strategic importance in recent years as Arctic ice melts, opening up shipping lanes ...
Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after …
1 day ago · Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US ...
Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland
2 days ago · Under a 2009 agreement with Denmark, Greenland can declare independence only after a successful referendum — which Mr. Egede has suggested might be held in tandem with the island’s upcoming ...
Greenland independence is possible but joining the US unlikely, Denmark …
COPENHAGEN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Greenland may become independent if its residents want, but is unlikely to become a U.S. state, Denmark's foreign minister said on Wednesday after U.S. President...
Greenland profile - BBC News
Jan 10, 2025 · Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous Danish dependent territory with self-government and its own parliament. Though a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has...
Greenland Factsheet - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · Greenland, the world's largest island, is about 80% ice-capped. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century from Iceland; Danish colonization began in the 18th century, and …
Greenland: The world's largest island - Denmark.dk
Greenland is officially the world’s largest island that is not a continent. Home to 56,000 people, Greenland has its own extensive local government, but it is also part of the Realm of Denmark.
Greenland unveils draft constitution in push for complete ... - PBS
Jun 2, 2023 · After six years of work, the world’s biggest island has finally unveiled a draft of its constitution. Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has...