Greenland is socially progressive, like metropolitan Denmark; education and healthcare are free, and LGBTQ rights in Greenland are some of the most extensive in the world.

3 days ago · Greenland is noted for its vast tundra and immense glaciers. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but the island’s home-rule government is responsible for most domestic affairs.

Explore outdoor and nature experiences, cultural activities, hunting and fishing, coastal sailing, and cruising in Greenland.

Aug 13, 2025 · Greenland is the world’s largest island, with two-thirds inside the Arctic Circle. The Paleo-Inuit people from Canada first settled in Greenland around 2,500 BC. Around 986 A.D., …

4 days ago · President Donald Trump reasserted on Monday that the United States needs Greenland for its national security and said a special envoy he appointed to the Arctic island would "lead the charge."

3 days ago · President Trump, who has long said he wants to “get” the semiautonomous Danish territory, tapped Louisiana’s governor for the new position. Officials in Greenland and Denmark …

2 days ago · Photos show Greenland's culture, which has both Inuit and Danish influences. Its industry, cuisine, and more are shaped by the weather and history.

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2 days ago · President Donald Trump said 'we need Greenland for national security' and denies it is due to the minerals there. The island is a territory of Denmark

Greenland is officially the world’s largest island that is not a continent. Home to 56,000 people, Greenland has its own extensive local government, but it is also part of the Realm of Denmark.