Situated in North America, Greenland 🇬🇱 (officially Greenland) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 56,836 and a total area of 2,166,086 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Greenland through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Nuuk, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Greenland located?
Greenland lies in North America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 2,166,086 square kilometres, it ranks 13th in the world by total area.
Greenland has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Nuuk serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Greenland has to offer.
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Who lives in Greenland?
Greenland is home to approximately 56,836 residents — the 209th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Greenlandics.
The main language spoken here is Greenlandic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Greenland rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the krone (DKK, symbol kr.). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Greenland is +299. Websites from the country typically use the .gl internet domain.
If Greenland came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Nuuk) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Greenland
- Greenland's flag emoji is 🇬🇱 — its two-letter country code is GL and its three-letter code is GRL.
- Greenland covers 2,166,086 km², ranking 13th in the world by area.
- With about 56,836 people, Greenland holds the 209th spot in the world population ranking.
- Greenland is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Greenland is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Greenland — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Greenland?
- The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.
- What is the population of Greenland?
- Greenland has a population of approximately 56,836 people, ranking 209th in the world.
- Where is Greenland located?
- Greenland is located in North America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Greenland?
- The main language spoken in Greenland is Greenlandic.
- What currency is used in Greenland?
- Greenland uses the krone (DKK).
