Greenland

Greenland
2,108,459.473 km²
Coastline: 59,159.341 km
Landform: Mountains
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Tree Cover: 7%
Snow and Ice Covered

Welcome to Greenland, a Polar island in the Lincoln Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Greenland unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Greenland

Size: 2108459 km²
Coastline: 59159 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Lincoln Sea
Continent: North America

Greenland is a Colossal Island spanning 2108459 km² with a coastline of 59159 km.

Archipel: Canadian Arctic Archipelago – A vast and remote region in northern Canada, consisting of a series of large and small islands known for their extreme Arctic environment and unique wildlife.

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 74.79339564 / Longitude: -41.33711221

Climate and weather of Greenland

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Ice Cap
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The ice cap climate is the most extreme of the polar climates, characterized by a permanently frozen landscape. Temperatures rarely, if ever, rise above freezing, resulting in a barren, ice-covered environment with very little precipitation and no plant or animal life.

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