| Organisation / Group | Aim |
|---|---|
| Arctic Council | to address the common concerns and challenges faced by Arctic governments and the people of the Arctic;to protect the Arctic environment |
| Nordic Council | to promote regional economic, cultural, and environmental cooperation |
| Nordic Investment Bank | to promote economic cooperation and development |
| Universal Postal Union | to promote international postal cooperation;a UN specialized agency |
Description
Greenland, the world's largest island, is about 81% ice capped. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century from Iceland;Danish colonization began in the 18th century, and Greenland was made an integral part of Denmark in 1953. It joined the European Community (now the EU) with Denmark in 1973 but withdrew in 1985 over a dispute centered on stringent fishing quotas. Greenland was granted self-government in 1979 by the Danish parliament;the law went into effect the following year. Greenland voted in favor of increased self-rule in November 2008 and acquired greater responsibility for internal affairs in June 2009. Denmark, however, continues to exercise control of Greenland's foreign affairs, security, and financial policy in consultation with Greenland's Home Rule Government.
Government type
parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy
Religions
Natural Resources
coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, molybdenum, diamonds, gold, platinum, niobium, tantalite, uranium, fish, seals, whales, hydropower, possible oil and gas
Export commodities
fish and fish products 72%, metals 10% (2008)
Associations involved (21)
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