Greenland
( UPSC Prelims)
News Context
Greenland (Capital: Nuuk)
● Denmark’s Prime Minister advocates for enhanced defence cooperation in the Arctic region.
○ Strongly rejects the US interest in acquiring Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous territory under Danish governance.
Political Features
● Location: Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, Greenland holds the title of the world's largest island.
● Neighboring Countries: The closest neighbor is Canada's Ellesmere Island, positioned 16 miles to the north. Iceland is the nearest European neighbor.
Geographical Features