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Greenland

The world's largest island with stunning icebergs, northern lights, and Inuit culture

Lin from Can Do Kids Band

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Hey, I'm Lin! Greenland is absolutely breathtaking! The icebergs are massive, the northern lights are spectacular, and learning about Inuit culture is so fascinating. It's like being in another world!

Quick Facts About Greenland

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Capital

Nuuk

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Population

56,000

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Languages

Greenlandic, Danish

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Currency

Danish Krone

Discover Greenland

Greenland is a magical Arctic wonderland where nature reigns supreme! As the world's largest island, it's mostly covered in ice - the Greenland Ice Sheet is the second-largest ice body in the world. But don't let the ice fool you - in summer, parts of Greenland burst with colorful wildflowers, and the midnight sun shines all night long! In winter, the northern lights (aurora borealis) dance across the dark sky in brilliant greens, purples, and reds.

The Inuit people have lived in Greenland for thousands of years, adapting brilliantly to the Arctic environment. They hunt seals, fish for halibut, and travel by dog sled across the frozen landscape. Today, visitors can explore colorful coastal towns like Nuuk and Ilulissat, watch massive icebergs calve from glaciers into the sea, spot humpback whales, and learn about traditional Inuit crafts and storytelling. Greenland teaches us about resilience, respect for nature, and living in one of Earth's most extreme environments.

Map of Greenland

Map of Greenland

Flag of Greenland

The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Greenland.

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For Educators

  • • Ready-to-use facts, maps, and highlights for ages 7-12
  • • Quick lesson starters: use the Did You Know and Highlights as bell-ringers
  • • Link to Explorer's Guide, videos, and games for extension activities
  • • Great for geography, social studies, and cross-cultural projects

Did You Know?

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Greenland is 80% covered by ice and has only 56,000 people

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Despite its name, Greenland is much icier than Iceland!

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Greenland has more sled dogs than cars in many areas

What Makes Greenland Special?

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Icebergs

See massive icebergs floating in crystal-clear Arctic waters.

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Northern Lights

Watch the aurora borealis paint the winter sky with vibrant colors.

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Dog Sledding

Experience traditional Inuit transportation across snow and ice.

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Ice Sheet

Explore the edge of the world's second-largest ice sheet.

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Whale Watching

Spot humpback and fin whales in Arctic waters.

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Inuit Culture

Learn about traditional crafts, storytelling, and Arctic survival.

Ready to Explore Greenland?

Join the Can Do Kids Band on an amazing adventure to discover Greenland!

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