Discover the surprising world of Greenland.

Greenland holds many surprises that you may not know about.

According to Travelhx, the name Greenland in the local language means "Land of Man." Photo: Rusticpathways.

Geographically, Greenland belongs to North America, but politically , this autonomous territory belongs to Europe (Denmark). Photo: Wikipedia.

Greenland had a closed and self-sufficient economy until World War II. Afterward, the territory's economy gradually shifted away from complete self-sufficiency, moving towards resource exploitation (minerals, oil and gas) and integration into the international economy. Photo: Shutterstock.

Approximately 80% of Greenland's land area is covered by ice. Photo: secretatlas.

The largest town in southern Greenland is Qaqortoq, which is believed to have been inhabited for approximately 4,300 years. Photo: expedia.

Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo: guidetogreenland.

Scientists estimate that the Greenland ice sheet is between 400,000 and 800,000 years old. Photo: Shutterstock.

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