GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Greenland
Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, geographically associated with North America. Nuuk lies on the southwestern coast.
Fast Facts
- A large ice sheet covers much of the interior.
- Baffin Bay and Davis Strait separate it from Baffin Island; Nares Strait separates it from Ellesmere Island.
- The 2022 boundary agreement with Canada divided Tartupaluk/Hans Island, establishing a small land boundary.
Connected lessons
- GreenlandCountry profile
- North Atlantic connectionsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- CanadaBorders
- Nordic countriesRelated places