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Nuup Kangerlua Fjord

Nuup Kangerlua fjord at Nuuk (Godthåb). In the distance is Sermitsiaq 3,970 ft (1,210 m). DSC_0392
Nuuk, Greenland

August 26th 2019
Our first port call in Greenland was Nuuk, the capital. Formerly named Godthåb, the city is the largest town in Greenland with a population of about 18,000. Nuuk is also the world's northernmost capital city, just below the Arctic Circle. The city is spread out and the landscape quite austere looking. There is little vegetation, even in summer, and no trees or shrubs. Housing is primarily in the ... read more
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Greenlandic Flag The world's largest island, Greenland is about 81% ice-capped. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century from Iceland; Danish colonization began in the 18th century and Greenland was made an integral part of Denmark in 1953. It joined the Europe... ... read more
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