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Capital: Nuuk
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Official languages: Greenlandic and Danish
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Area: Approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers
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Timezone: West Greenland: UTC-3, East Greenland: UTC-1
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Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
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Flag colors: Red and white
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Population: Approximately 56,000
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National holiday: June 21 (Ullortuneq - National Day)
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National anthem: "Nunarput utoqqarsuanngoravit" ("Our Country")
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Form of government: Autonomous kingdom within the Kingdom of Denmark
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Climate: Arctic climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers
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Economy: Mainly based on fishing and mining (particularly mineral and oil extraction)
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Culture: Dominated by Inuit culture; traditional singing, dancing, and crafts play a significant role
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Main natural features: Glaciers, fjords, ice cap, Arctic wildlife such as polar bears and whales
Largest cities:
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Nuuk
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Sisimiut
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Ilulissat
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Qaqortoq
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Aasiaat
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Maniitsoq
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Tasiilaq
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Narsaq
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Paamiut
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Uummannaq
Main tourist attractions:
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Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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Greenland Ice Sheet
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Northeast Greenland National Park
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Nuuk, the capital
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Sermermiut (historic Inuit settlement near Ilulissat)
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Disko Island
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Qaqortoq, the largest town in South Greenland
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Viking ruins in South Greenland
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Nanortalik, the southernmost town in Greenland
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Eqip Sermia Glacier
Note that Greenland, while an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has its own government and retains a unique cultural identity. The above information is based on data up to my last knowledge update in January 2022. For the most current information, it is advisable to consult recent sources.