greenland

     

Greenlan (Kalaallisut: Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning "Land of the Greenlanders"; Danish: Grønland) is a self-governing Danish province located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically and ethnically an Arctic island nation associated with the continent of North America, politically and historically Greenland is associated with Europe, specifically Iceland, Norway, and Denmark. In 1978, Denmark granted home rule to Greenland, making it an equal member of the Rigsfællesskab. Greenland is the world's largest island by area (Australia and Antarctica are considered continents rather than islands).

Trivia about greenland

  • Owned by tiny Denmark, it's the world's largest island
  • Contrary to name, this world's largest island is primarily icecap
  • There are 2 major ice sheets on Earth; one covers most of Antarctica & the other most of this island
  • The Danes call this island dependency in the north Atlantic Gronland
  • A narrow passage separates Canada's Ellesmere Island from this large Danish island
  • This largest island in the world also contains the northernmost land in the world
  • Due to its icecap, no one is sure whether this world's largest island is one island or many
  • This island has less than 1 person per square mile; Godthaab, its largest city, has fewer than 15,000 people
  • Most icebergs in the north Atlantic come from about 20 glaciers on this island's west coast
  • This 840,000-square mile area belonging to Denmark lies within 15 miles of Canada
  • Nuuk, the capital of this vast, cold island, is on a bay whose name means "bay of good hope"
  • Cape Morris Jesup in the Arctic is the most northerly point on this Danish island
  • Byrd's polar career began with a 1924 expedition based at Etah on this large Danish possession
  • At 12,139 feet, Mount Gunnbjorn is the highest point on this, the world's largest island
  • On the flag of this largest island, white represents the ice that covers about 80% of it
  • The Denmark Strait separates Iceland from this large island to its west
  • Iceland's nearest neighbor is this island, about 190 miles to the northwest
  • The Soviet North Pole station set up in 1937 drifted away & was rescued 9 months later off this island
  • Natives of this largest island call it Kalaallit Nunaat
  • After protecting this territory during WWII, the U.S. offered to buy it, but Denmark refused
  • Covered mostly by an inland icecap, the world's largest national park is located on this island
  • The Vikings named an ice-covered island this to lure settlers there
  • Nuuk is the oldest Danish settlement on this island; it's also the capital
  • The Denmark Strait is located between Iceland & this Danish possession
  • In 1953 the U.S. completed its air base at Thule on this island, causing the resettlement of over 100 Eskimos
  • Part of the Northwest Passage, the Davis Strait separates Canada's Baffin Island from this Danish one
  • This largest island is 50 times the size of Denmark, the country to which it belongs
  • At a place appropriately called Northice on this largest world island, temps dropped to -87° F. in Jan. 1954
  • At one point, this largest island in the world is only about 10 miles from Canada
  • In the native Inuit language, this place is known as Kalaallit Nunaat
  • Home to many Eskimos, this large island is also known as Kalaallit Nunaat
  • In 1995 the Inuit Brotherhood held 6 seats in this island's Landsting
  • Over 700,000 square miles, or about 84%, of this island is covered by an icecap
  • This island's first colony c. 986 & its first modern permanent one in 1721 were established by Norwegians
  • During World War II, the United States ruled this island on behalf of Denmark
  • Large island on which you'd find Holsteinsborg, also called Sisimiut & Julianehab, also called Qaqortoq
  • Norsemen sailing from a settlement on this island founded L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland
  • Cryolite, once used in making aluminum, is found in large quantities only on this large Danish island
  • A dip in the Arctic current named for this, the world's largest island, would certainly be invigorating
  • In 1932 Danish archaeologists uncovered the remains of a church near Erik the Red's farm on this island
  • Cape Morris Jesup on this Danish island was named for a pres. of the American Museum of Natural History
  • Only Antarctica has a larger ice sheet than this island
  • Cape Morris Jesup, the northernmost land in the world, is the northernmost tip of this island
  • Mercator's 1569 map projection makes this island (840,000 sq. mi.) look bigger than Africa (11-1/2 million sq. mi.)
  • In 1888 Fridtjof Nansen crossed this island from Umivik Fjord to the west coast in 42 days & wintered in Godthaab
  • This island's Cape Morris Jesup is about 500 miles from the North Pole
  • The largest national park lies on this island; at 375,000 square miles, it occupies about 45% of this island's area

Tweets about greenland

  • RT @apwhitney: Short doc on #ClimateChange & Greenland, beautifully produced by @MrBenHilton & @glen_milner: (cc: @g…
  • National Anthems of Great Current Whaling Nations - Greenland - #Tweet4Taiji #TheCove #SeaShepherd
  • “Sometimes, you’ve got to know when to press onward, and when to bail: Exploring the fjords of Greenland” —@hardwear https://t.co/xlBXlesEYA
  • RT @PopePolar: Beautiful, in many ways. Connecting with nature & identify in #Greenland: via @QuarkExpedition @ilove…
  • RT @BestEarthPix: Ice Canyon in Greenland
  • TOP FILMS THIS WEEK: #4 NEXT STOP GREENLAND #climbing & #basejumping
  • the kissing islands, Greenland. Help! La Terra Chiede Aiuto
  • RT @nature_jcp: "Minerals have an inherent aesthetic quality that reflects Nature’s need to have every atom in order" @Paula_Piilonen http:…
  • @Ken1555 Never mind... I saw Hideo's pictures, looks more like Iceland or Greenland
  • According to this model Ebola will pretty much get everyone but Greenland
  • DISCO POGO DINGA LINGA LING DINGA LINGA LING ALLE ATZEN SING'N #GreenBot
  • RT @NatGeoID: Amazing Ice Canyon, Greenland.
  • RT @jamesbradley171: Hugely successful Greenland expedition thanks to #BillWallaceGrant funding @ClarkToby photos and stories coming soon h…
  • RT @DFO_NL: We finally meet the Louis at 73 degrees North latitude, in the Greenland sea. CCGS Terry Fox. #CCGArctic
  • @CraigMushet looking gorgeous in Greenland #bae
  • Short doc on #ClimateChange & Greenland, beautifully produced by @MrBenHilton & @glen_milner: (cc: @goproject)
  • RT @theminingstory: Neat experience for students learning about #minerals involving @MuseumofNature. Searching 4 white gold in Greenland ht…
  • Greenland Daycare is in need of 4 staff at their daycare. Level I, II, or III EC. Working with children from age...
  • I'm at Greenland https://t.co/8aCKJwp8x2
  • Kirken, Liverpool Land, Greenland. First ascent, 15 Aug 2014, UTC 18:30. Harald Fichtinger and Ralph Villiger.
  • This is an ice formation in Greenland called ''Birthday Canyon''
  • RT @goproject: Climate change melts Greenland ice sheet - a lower horizon allows an early return of sun after dark winter:
  • @punkypeggy *Swims in. Becomes a Greenland shark*
  • RT @AMAZlNGPICTURES: Ice Canyon, Greenland
  • RT @AgribusinessXpo: @WAECONevents were on GREENLAND today and said the tradeshow complements the farmer's agric show in October.
  • @emjaydoesPR fine. land border. I'll await our trade actions on a bridge from Alert to Greenland.
  • Hi to my readers in #Phillipines #Turkey #Canada #Indonesia #Venezuela #Germany #Japan #Russia #Isreal #Greenland
  • MT @theminingstory: Neat experience for students learning about #minerals. Searching 4 white gold in @MuseumofNature
  • @natlaylayva and push everyone out if power and take control! Like Greenland did I believe
  • *wraps arms tightly around Alexander Rybak's face* no #GreenBot
  • Neat experience for students learning about #minerals involving @MuseumofNature. Searching 4 white gold in Greenland
  • Beautiful, in many ways. Connecting with nature & identify in #Greenland: via @QuarkExpedition @ilovegreenland
  • 😂😂😂 (@ Greenland) https://t.co/3rrkYHYMKC
  • It was 655 a few minutes again, and now its 510 and I also just briefly had service in Greenland. Im the most confused.
  • Cause Iceland is really green and Greenland is full of ice #Icelandsmoke…
  • @bryanadams Would LOVE to arrange a Concert with you in Greenland. We met back in 1995 backstage in Wienna. The dream is still alive 👌
  • @Backthtjazzup Lmfao never that, I was out of state for a year too tho, where you bout to go next Australia? Greenland?
  • Most of the time I hate double tweets than simply one, eventually it may be deleted. Greenland.
  • Cancelling my trip to Greenland, it's too far.
  • "Minerals have an inherent aesthetic quality that reflects Nature’s need to have every atom in order" @Paula_Piilonen
  • @Napoleon_UK I'm going to have to find somewhere to outdo you now. (Wonders if Easyjet fly to Greenland)
  • berk #GreenBot
  • Can't sleep. Coffee muna. (@ Greenland Newtown Executive Village, Phase 1 in San Mateo, Rizal) https://t.co/U2Z8QAeYPh
  • I'm going to Greenland, to free it from the Danes, but only if they have good wi-fi there. #kalaallitnunaat
  • @eh1liners But is Greenland so icy?!!
  • @chandlerbrodie Greenland😂
  • RT @420_Alert: It's 4:20 in Qasigiannguit, Greenland
  • I'm in Greenland
  • Dr. Martens Men's Gideon Boot,Tan Greenland,11 UK/12 M US
  • @NysseNystrom Greenland should have a national team, I'll be willing to be a member. #Greenland #KalaallitNunaat