GREENLAND
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- According to a recent study, nearly 75% of Greenlanders are in the favour of extracting and exporting sand left by melting ice sheets.
- The melting of glaciers due to climate change has resulted in the deposition of sand and gravel along the coasts of Greenland.
- The majority of Greenland’s indigenous population wants their government to evaluate the outcomes of sand exports and extraction on the country’s economic development and environment.
- Arctic countries like Greenland have been struggling with the long-term implications of climate change, primarily due to their over-reliance on the commercial fishing industry.
- Greenland is trying to diversify its economy through mining, oil extraction and tourism.
About Greenland
- Greenland is an island country that is a part of Denmark.
- It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
- Greenland is the world's largest island.
- The citizens of these countries are all Danish nationals.
- With a population of 56,081 (2020 data), it is the least densely populated region in the world.
- Greenland's capital is Nuuk, About a third of the population lives in Nuuk.
- It is the capital and largest city of Greenland.
- Though a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe.
- The population is concentrated mainly on the southwest coast, while the rest of the island is sparsely populated.
- Nearly 75% of Greenland is covered by a permanent ice sheet.
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