Greenland
Greenland is a country in North America. Its capital is Nuuk, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Region
- North America
- Status
- Self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark
- Area
- 2,166,086 km² Number 13 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Greenland?
The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.
Which countries border Greenland?
Greenland has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Iceland, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Faroe Islands, Norway and Sweden.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Nuuk |
|---|---|---|
 Iceland | Reykjavík | 1,430 km (888 mi) |
 Faroe Islands | Tórshavn | 2,227 km (1,384 mi) |
 Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Longyearbyen | 2,639 km (1,640 mi) |
 Norway | Oslo | 3,156 km (1,961 mi) |
 Sweden | Stockholm | 3,523 km (2,189 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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