Fun facts about Nuuk
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Nuuk was founded as the fort of Godt-Haab in 1728 by royal governor Claus Paarss.
Nuuk
Greenland
Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the Sermersooq municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center.
From the “History” section
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Sermitsiaq mountain, reaching a height of 1,210 m, can be seen from almost everywhere in Nuuk.
Nuuk
Greenland
Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the Sermersooq municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center.
From the “Geography” section
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With 19,872 inhabitants as of January 2024, Nuuk is by far Greenland's largest town.
Nuuk
Greenland
Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the Sermersooq municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center.
From the “Demographics” section
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Nuuk is served by an international airport that was extensively rebuilt and expanded in 2024.
Nuuk
Greenland
Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the Sermersooq municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center.
From the “Transportation” section
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Nuuk is home to the only arctic golf course in the world.
Nuuk
Greenland
Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the Sermersooq municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center.
From the “Sports” section
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