Greenland’s rich oil, gas and rare earth mineral reserves and its Arctic location have always been its point of attraction.

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One way or the other,” President Donald Trump told Congress, the United States needs to “get” Greenland, strategically ...

Melting ice is revealing new coastal zones in the Arctic, but while this new landscape might fuel speculation about natural ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that he’s joining his wife on a Friday trip to Greenland, suggesting in ...

Contribution to Sea Level Rise The ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica play a pivotal role in global sea level changes. Together, these regions hold an immense volume of ice – enough to potentially ...

Here are some facts and figures about it: 56,699 Nuuk — 19,880 Sisimiut — 5,412 Ilulissat — 4,963 Qaqortaq — 3,047 Aasiaat — 2,951 Fishing produces about 90% of Greenland’s exports.

Fishing produces about 90% of Greenland’s exports. Hunting is still an important source of food and income. Seals, whales, reindeer and musk ox are all hunted. Tourism is increasingly important.