Inuit Clothing

Greenland National Museum. Inuit clothing made from polar bear and reindeer. Avenersuaq - The hunter's trousers and fur coat are from polar bear or reindeer. Women wore fox skin trousers. Headgear - The hood of the Anorak (Parka) made caps for everyday use unnecessary. Some special caps made from feathers or fur may have been used for ritual ceremonies. IMG_0348

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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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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