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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland

    3 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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...

  6. Greenland’s Autonomy Explained: The Journey from Danish Rule …

    Jan 2, 2025 · Greenland, the world’s largest island, has a unique political relationship with Denmark, shaped by historical ties, cultural preservation efforts, and economic aspirations. Understanding why Greenland was granted autonomy from Denmark requires exploring the historical, cultural, and political factors that led to this significant change.

  7. 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.

  8. 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...

  9. Greenland - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Greenland is the world's largest island. [9][10][11][12][13] Greenland is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of Denmark. This large Arctic island is near two countries, Iceland to the east and Canada to the west. The island is geographically part of North America but the culture is more closely related to Denmark. [14] .

  10. What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for the Arctic?

    Aug 10, 2023 · Climate change is fueling geopolitical competition in the Arctic. An independent Greenland could play an important role in years to come. Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1721, but a...