Greenland[e] is a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark. [13][14] It is the largest of three constituent countries of the kingdom, the other two being metropolitan Denmark and the Faroe Islands; the citizens of both territories are full citizens of Denmark.

2 days ago · Greenland, the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) is noted for its vast tundra and immense glaciers. Although Greenland remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island’s home-rule government is responsible for most domestic affairs.

1 day ago · Greenland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Motzfeldt and Denmark's Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen present a Defense Agreement on the Arctic and North Atlantic in Copenhagen on Monday.

3 days ago · Under a 2009 agreement with Denmark, Greenland can declare independence only after a successful referendum — which Mr. Egede has suggested might be held in tandem with the island’s upcoming ...

21 hours ago · Denmark’s prime minister is on a tour of major European capitals as the continent faces what she called “a more uncertain reality” and her country moves to strengthen its military presence around Greenland.

Dec 24, 2024 · The Danish government has announced a huge boost in defence spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase the Arctic territory.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Danish trade sector has similarly been engulfed by deep nervousness after Trump said he would "tariff Denmark at a very high level" if it refused to give up Greenland to the US.

Jan 10, 2025 · Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous Danish dependent territory with self-government and its own parliament. Though a part of the continent of North America, Greenland...

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.

Aug 10, 2023 · Climate change is fueling geopolitical competition in the Arctic. An independent Greenland could play an important role in years to come. Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1721, but a...