Why Greenland is important to the United States
The “Ruthless Podcast” co-hosts discuss President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a deal on Greenland, conversations about the Democratic Party with Bill Maher, Dana Carvey, and David Spade, and other conversations about “One Nation.”
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Given President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland for national defense and security reasons, the country has also proposed: arctic escape For tourists of all ages.
About 80% of Greenland is covered in ice, but it is a hotspot for icy fjords, hot springs, outdoor activities, and wildlife. and museum. It is “a land of rugged beauty and contrast…” [and] It can feel like another world,” Fromers said.
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is the country’s largest city with a population of less than 20,000 people. It features restaurants, fashion boutiques, unique architecture, and several museums, according to Visit Greenland.
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Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey chicago airportWashington DC, Houston, Seattle, and San Francisco all offer flights to Nuuk.
Last summer, United Airlines launched its first-ever seasonal nonstop flight from Newark to Nuuk.
Greenland’s capital Nuuk, pictured above, is the country’s largest city. (St. Petersburg)
Nuuk is home to the Greenland National Museum and Archives, the Nuuk Art Museum, and the Katuaq Cultural Center.
Ilulissat, on the outskirts of Nuuk in West Greenland, is home to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visitors can see giant icebergs as they travel around the country by taking boat trips and hiking. (St. Petersburg)
The area is home to the Selmek Kujarek glacier, which is one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world, according to UNESCO.
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Visitors can see giant icebergs during filming boat trip Then go for a hike nearby.
Disco Bay, with its iceberg-filled waters, is popular for whale watching in the summer.
Nuuk, pictured above, is home to the Greenland National Museum and Archives, the Nuuk Art Museum, and the Katuaq Cultural Center. (Marley Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
South Greenland has a lush landscape and is home to the Kujatar.
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Kujataa, a UNESCO Cultural Landscape, is known for its Nordic and Inuit agriculture. hunting and fishing.
According to the Mariners Museum and Park and other sources, the Norsemen were Viking Age settlers in Scandinavia, led by Erik the Red from Iceland, who founded a medieval agricultural colony in southwestern Greenland around 985-986 AD.
The Norsemen were Viking-era settlers of Scandinavia who established medieval agricultural colonies in southwestern Greenland. (St. Petersburg)
“Sheep farming in particular is central to the cultural landscape of the region,” writes UNESCO.
“Mild summers and long daylight hours encourage high-quality grazing, producing wool and fleece. meat essentials For local life. ”
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Southern Greenland is 38 degree hot spring According to Visit Greenland, crystal clear water was discovered over 1,000 years ago.
The world’s largest island, Greenland offers intrepid tourists an arctic escape filled with icy fjords, hot springs, wildlife, and more. (St. Petersburg)
One of the most popular hot springs is Unarutok Hot Springs, which is surrounded by mountain peaks and icebergs.
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In 2023, tourist arrivals to Greenland will include air and air arrivals. cruise passengers — Visitor numbers reached an estimated 116,000, according to some sources.
Shown above is Qakortok, a town in southern Greenland. It has a population of approximately 3,000 people and a history dating back to the 1700s. (Danuta Hamlin/Fox News)
Total number of visitors to Greenland The population in 2024-2025 is projected to be in the range of 120,000-140,000 people per year.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Visit Greenland and Greenland’s representative in Washington, D.C., for comment.
