The land of ice - Greenland Introduction Of the three climatic zones, the Frigid Zone is the coldest on the earth because of the sunlight being very slanting. This zone is located within the two c
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Greenland Location Greenland is an autonomous province of Denmark and is the third largest territory in North America. It is situated near the North Pole, only about 650 km away. Its total area
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Climate And Natural Vegetation Climate Greenland has very low temperatures throughout the year, with an average temperature below freezing point. Winter temperatures can drop as low as -47°C.
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Wildlife Despite lack of natural vegetation, Greenland is gifted with some unique wildlife. Many fur-bearing animals are found here which can withstand extreme cold. The important species of wildli
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Lifestyle Greenland has a population of around 76.19K, and the original inhabitants are the Eskimos, also known as Inuit. They have adapted to the harsh climate and live in the northwest part of th
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Occupations and Industries Fishing is the main occupation of Greenlanders. Fish processing is a major source of employment; almost every third Greenlander is employed in it. People catch fish for e
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Development Science and technology have helped to improve the quality of life in Greenland. They now have access to electricity supply. Schools, hospitals and clubs can be seen around. Compulsory e
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