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Greenland (.gl)

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Clues

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Identity & symbols

Language

Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) is the official language, and Danish is also widely spoken. The Greenlandic alphabet includes special characters such as 'å', 'æ', and 'ø'.

Culture

Distinctive cultural features include traditional Inuit styles, such as qamutiik (traditional sled) and tupilak (sculptures). Local art often reflects the natural environment and Indigenous heritage.

Miscellaneous

Google Street View may show remote areas with sparse human activity, including icebergs, wildlife, and traditional fishing practices.

Capital

Nuuk

Environment & landscape

Environment

The landscape includes vast ice sheets, rugged mountains, and coastal fjords. Tundra vegetation is common, with very few trees.

Infrastructure

Architecture tends to be colorful wooden houses, often built on stilts, with a focus on functionality due to the climate. Towns are small and often do not have extensive urban planning.

Coverage

False

Foliage

Common tree types include dwarf birch and willow, while grasses and mosses dominate the tundra regions.

Topography

Greenland is characterized by its vast ice sheets, mountainous terrains, and rugged coastal areas.

Roads & transportation

Cars

Vehicle registration plates have a white background with green text. They feature a two-letter code for the municipality.

Driving

Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

Signs

Road signs are predominantly in Greenlandic and Danish, using standard Nordic symbols. Signs may have unique designs reflecting local culture.

Stop

Stop signs read 'stop' in Greenland.

Bollards

Roadside bollards in Greenland are typically minimal and may not be as common due to the low population density and remote areas.

Poles

Utility poles in Greenland are often made of wood or metal and may be spaced further apart due to the sparse population and vast landscapes.

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