Greenland Economy, Population, History and Maps

Greenland is a Danish North Atlantic island. It has an area of ​​2,175,600 km ² (2004) and is located between the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, the Greenland Sea to the east, and Baffin Bay to the west. Together with the adjacent islands, it forms an autonomous territory since 1979, with a population of 56,600 residents (2004). The island is covered with ice with a thickness that reaches up to 2000 m, which gives rise to the release of icebergs. In the eastern part, there is no formation of icebergs due to the existence of high altitude mountains. The climate is polar.

• Countryaah.com: Offers a full list of airports in the country of Greenland, sorted by city location and acronyms.
• Abbreviationfinder.org: Provides most commonly used abbreviations and initials containing the country name of Greenland. Listed by popularity.

1UpTravel.com – Maps of Greenland

Browse a collection of political and country maps of this Polar country, an island between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada.

Website: http://www.1uptravel.com/worldmaps/greenland.html

Greenland – Atlapedia Online

Presents two excellent maps – one political, the other physical – of this polar nation. Also features country facts and figures.

Website: http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/greenlnd.htm

Greenland – Gateway to the Arctic

International Arctic Environment Data Directory provides maps of Greenland and the surrounding territory. See current and historical views.

Website: http://www.dpc.min.dk/ADDgreenlandDK/DKmaps.html

Greenland – Geography and Map

Clear graphic map of the country, plus all types of information and data about geography, economy, government and people.

Website: http://geography.about.com/science/geography/library/cia/blc

Greenland – Infoplease Map

Large color map focuses shows Greenland and its neighbors. Locate villages and towns.

Website: http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/greenland.html

Greenland – National Geographic Map Machine

Provides a satellite combination physical map of this ice-covered country in the North Atlantic.

Website: http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html?i

Greenland – National Tourist Board

Guide to vacationing in Greenland offers details and maps for outdoor adventures. See hiking trails and maps of the various regions.

Website: http://www.greenland-guide.gl/gt/maps/default.htm

Hiking Maps – Greenland Guide

Presents an elaborately detailed map of Greenland with major hiking areas selected in the southern region. Further info and maps are available.

Website: http://www.greenland-guide.gl/gt/maps/hike.htm

MSN Encarta Maps – Greenland

Presents a user-friendly, political map of this large polar country under administration of Denmark.

Website: http://encarta.msn.com/maps/mapview.asp?mi=T629393A&ms=0

Small Map of Greenland – Saga Maps

View a graphical sample copy of one of many types of Greenland maps offered and find out about ordering options.

Website: http://www.greenland-guide.gl/sagamaps/greenlandmap.htm