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Icebergs, Midnight Sun, Inuit Heart

Overview

The world's largest island, an autonomous Danish territory of vast ice sheets, indigenous Inuit culture, and increasingly accessible Arctic adventure tourism.

Geographic Context

Region
Americas
Subregion
North America
Land Area
2,166,086 km²
Capital
Nuuk
Languages
Greenlandic
Currencies
krone (kr.)

At a Glance

56
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
56
Life Expectancy
71.5 yrs
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Urbanization
88%
Cost Index
74
Housing Index
86

Climate

Average Temperature
-3.2°C
Average AQI
13

Most Temperate Cities

1 Qaqortoq 0.9°C
2 Nanortalik 0.8°C
3 Paamiut 0.6°C
4 Ivittuut -0.1°C
5 Ammassalik -1°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 Ittoqqortoormiit 8 AQI
2 Aasiaat 10 AQI
3 Ivittuut 10 AQI
4 Kangaatsiaq 10 AQI
5 Maniitsoq 10 AQI

Society & Governance

Health
WHO Health Indicators
Median Age 34.2
Population
Demographics & Census
Urbanization 88%
Education
Enrollment & Literacy
Society
UN SDG Metrics
Civil Liberties
Press & Political Freedom
Government
Governance & Rule of Law

International

Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Defence
Military & Security
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 18 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Alternatives
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Tips & Cultural Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025