What is the capital of Greenland?
Greenland (both larger) are generally considered to be continental landmasses rather than islands. Three-quarters of Greenland is covered by the only permanent ice sheet outside Antarctica. With a population of about 56,480 (2013), it is the least densely populated territory in the world. About a third of the population live in Nuuk, the capital and largest city. The Arctic Umiaq Line ferry acts as a lifeline for western Greenland, connecting the various cities and settlements. Greenland has been inhabited off and on for at least the last 4,500 years by Arctic peoples whose forebears migrated there from what is now Canada.
Timeline of Greenland Timeline of Greenland This page is a historical timeline of the island known as Greenland or Kalaallit Nunaat. 982: The Norwegian-Icelandic viking known as Eric the Red is banished from Iceland. He sails off and discovers the island. He decides to name it Greenland to make the island appear more attractive. 986: Norse Settlement of Greenland begins. 1000: Eastern and Western Settlements established. 1000: Leif Eiriksson departs Greenland for his voyage to what is now Labrador. By now, Christianity is well established on the island. 1263: Becomes crown dependency of Norway. c.1500: The last Norse settlements have vanished leaving only