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The first direct flight from the U.S. to Greenland by an American airline has landed in the capital city of Nuuk.
Nuuk, they enthuse, is the new Nordic city of culture. Nuuk is one of the smallest capital cities in the world, with just 17,000 inhabitants – a mixture of Greenlanders and Danes.
It’s the last place on earth you would expect to find a capital city, yet Nuuk continues to grow. Here are some fun facts about Nuuk for you to get to know the city better.
For most travelers to Greenland, the capital city of Nuuk, like the rest of the country, brings to mind the northern lights, dog sledding, whale watching and treks to dramatic glaciers and fjords.
Many seasoned travelers might skip an extended visit to the city proper in favor of more far-afield ... People walk past a social housing block near a mural in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 13, 2025.
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Poetry slams, street art, contemporary theatre, micro-breweries and experimental cuisine – not what you’d expect in Greenland, yet the creative impulse within the tiny capital of Nuuk is ...