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The Vikings called it Greenland so people would want to go there as they thought it was nice and lush. They also gave Iceland its name so no-one would want to visit and take the goods they had secretly found... =]

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How many registered partnerships have been recorded in the Municipality of Kujalleq Greenland?

Sources report that Greenland does not make public statistics on registered partnerships as it does with marriage. Given the population of Greenland, the figure is likely to be in the single digits.


Are there volcanoes in Greenland?

There are a couple reports out there of a supposed eruption in Greenland in 2006, however no scientific forum or otherwise has ever confirmed this. There are theories that volcanoes may be melting glacial ice under the Greenland Ice Cap, but this also has not been verified. No satellite data has ever captured an eruption in Greenland. The Nussaw Basin in Greenland displays some volcanic features from the Paleocene time period, and clastic material is present in some sedement layers, however these are ancient, and no new volcanism has ever been confirmed on the Greenland continent.


The majority of the population of Greenland are?

33,927 roughly


Which country has the smallest population in north America?

The smallest population in North America is in Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland has a population of around 56,000 people.


What is the least densely populated city in the world?

The least densely populated city in the world is Greenland's capital, Nuuk, with a population density of about 3 people per square kilometer. Nuuk is known for its vast open spaces and low population density due to Greenland's harsh climate and challenging living conditions.

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What is the name of the tiny island north of Greenland that is the most northern piece of named land in the world?

Kaffeklubben is the name of the tiny island north of Greenland that is the most northern piece of named land in the world.


Why did Eric the Red name the land he discovered Greenland?

he named it Greenland because it would sound like an interesting place so people would be attracted to there


Why did the vikings switch up the names of iceland and Greenland?

The Vikings named Iceland and Greenland strategically to influence settlement and perception. Iceland, with its volcanic landscapes and harsh climate, was named to reflect its nature, while Greenland was named to attract settlers by presenting a more appealing image of the land. The name "Greenland" suggested lush, fertile land, despite much of it being covered in ice. This clever naming may have aimed to encourage Norse exploration and colonization in the region.


Which City is named after a color?

landforms- ex. Red River. countries- ex. Greenland.


What country was nanmed by the vikings leif erikson and Eric the red?

Greenland was named by Erik the Red. Vinland was named by Leif Ericson.


What did leif ericson find?

... discovered, named, and founded the colony, Vinland, on present day Greenland.


When did Eric the red founded the first village named Greenland?

He built the first settlement in 981


What country did Henry Hudson explored?

He explored the eastern coasts of Greenland.


Why is Eric the red famous?

he had red hair there for he was called Eric the red


Why is Greenland called Greenland if its not green?

See etymology at the Wikipedia link below.


What country is greener Iceland or Greenland?

Iceland is greener than Greenland. When the Vikings settled them, they named them in the opposite manner of how they were, hoping to trick travelers and keep the green country for themselves.


What continent is Greenland located on?

Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically associated with Europe (specifically Denmark-Norway) for about a millennium. The largest island in Greenland is also named Greenland, and makes up most of the country's land area.