Greenland — Country Facts & Profile
Kalaallit Nunaat
North America, Americas
Greenlandic
Where is Greenland? It lies in North America, part of North America. The country covers 2,166,086 km², hosts 56,542 people, and is governed from Nuuk. The official language is Greenlandic. The national currency is the krone (kr. DKK).
Data Overview
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Nuuk
Capital
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56,542
Population
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2,166,086 km²
Area (km²)
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836,330 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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0.03 / km²
Population Density
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kr. DKK
Currency
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+299
Dial Code
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.gl
TLD
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North America
Continent
Geographic Facts
Greenland is located in North America at coordinates 72.00°N, 40.00°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 2,166,086 km² (836,330 mi²). Population density: 0 people per km².
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates72.00°N, 40.00°W
TimezonesUTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC+00:00
Travel Indicators
Key indicators for visiting or living in Greenland. Average temperature in Nuuk: -26.5°C (-16°F).
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-26.5°C
Avg Temp (Nuuk)
Hospitals & Stadia
Notable infrastructure highlights in Greenland, including Nuuk Stadium with a capacity of 2,000 seats.
🏟️ Largest StadiumNuuk Stadium
2,000 seats
2,000 seats
Where People Live in Greenland
How the Country Is Divided
Frequently Asked Questions about Greenland
- What is the capital of Greenland?
- The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.
- What is the population of Greenland?
- Greenland has a population of approximately 56,542 people.
- What continent is Greenland in?
- Greenland is located in North America, in the North America subregion.
- Where is Greenland located?
- Greenland is located in North America, North America, at coordinates 72.0°N, 40.0°W.
- What currency does Greenland use?
- Greenland uses the krone (kr. DKK).
- What is the capital and currency of Greenland?
- The capital of Greenland is Nuuk and the currency is the krone (DKK).
- What language is spoken in Greenland?
- The official language of Greenland is Greenlandic.
- What is the area of Greenland?
- Greenland covers a total area of 2,166,086 km² (836,330 square miles).
- How large is Greenland in square miles?
- Greenland has a total area of approximately 836,330 square miles (2,166,086 km²).
- What is the population density of Greenland?
- Greenland has a population density of approximately 0 people per km².
- Is Greenland an independent country?
- Greenland is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does Greenland have any land borders?
- No, Greenland has no land borders.
- What is the average temperature in Nuuk?
- The average annual temperature in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is approximately -26.5°C (-16°F).
- What is the country calling code for Greenland?
- The international calling code for Greenland is +299. To call Greenland from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +299 and the local number.
- What time zone is Greenland in?
- Greenland spans 4 time zones: UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC+00:00.