Geography
Greenland is in North America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 72, -40; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Greenland
Greenland is a country in North America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- North America
- Population
- 56.5 thousand
- Area
- 2,166,086 km²
- Currency
- krone (DKK)
- Official language
- Greenlandic
- Calling code
- +299
- Internet TLD
- .gl
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC+00:00
Greenland map preview: 72.00, -40.00
People and Culture
Greenland uses Greenlandic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Greenland varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Greenland is recorded with the official name Greenland. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Nuuk
- North America cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Nuuk
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC+00:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Greenland is grouped under North America.
- Greenland has a listed area of 2,166,086 km².
- Greenland is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Greenland
What is the capital of Greenland?
The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.
What continent is Greenland in?
Greenland is in North America.
What currency does Greenland use?
Greenland uses the krone.
What language is spoken in Greenland?
Greenlandic is listed for Greenland in this database.