The Environment and Us: Greenland

"Greenland, the world's largest island, is about 80% ice-capped. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century from Iceland; Danish colonization began in the 18th century, and Greenland became an integral part of the Danish Realm in 1953 ... "

"The world’s largest island is known for its immense glaciers ... "

Greenland "dominates North Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe; sparse population confined to small settlements along coast; close to one-quarter of the population lives in the capital, Nuuk; world's second largest ice cap ... "

"Greenland lies in the farthest reaches of North America, between the Arctic Ocean and the northern Atlantic. At over 2,000,000 square kilometers (836,109 square miles), Greenland is the world's largest island. Around 80 percent of the island was covered in ice as of 2020, and the country is sparsely populated ... "

"Kalaallisut Kalaallit Nunaat, the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) is noted for its vast tundra and immense glaciers ... "

"The climate is cold and temperate. Ilulissat has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. This is true even for the driest month ... "