Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈiːnlənd] (IPA) 
The word "Greenland" is spelled with a silent "d" in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈɡriːnlænd/. The "g" is pronounced as in "go", the "r" is a trilled sound, the "ee" is a long vowel sound, the "n" is pronounced as in "no", the "l" is pronounced as in "love", and the "d" is silent. Despite its name, Greenland is mostly covered by ice and snow, making it the world's largest non-continental island.
Greenland is a large autonomous island territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is the world's largest island and is geographically considered a part of the continent of North America. Greenland covers an area of approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square miles) and has an estimated population of around 56,200 people (as of 2021).
Greenland is known for its icy and barren landscape, characterized by vast glaciers, fjords, mountains, and tundra. The majority of the island is covered by a massive ice sheet, which is the second-largest in the world after Antarctica. The island's climate is Arctic, with long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers.
Politically, Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Although part of Denmark, Greenland manages its domestic affairs and has its own government. The economy relies heavily on fishing, mining, and a recently growing tourism sector, with the island being an attraction for nature enthusiasts.
The indigenous people of Greenland are primarily the Inuit, who have inhabited the island for thousands of years. Greenlandic, an Inuit language, is the official language of the island alongside Danish. The population is primarily Lutheran, with Christianity being the dominant religion.
Greenland is a unique and remote destination, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, unique wildlife, and fascinating indigenous culture. The island's name, "Greenland," is somewhat misleading, considering its predominantly icy and uninhabitable terrain, but its name dates back to a time when it may have been more verdant than it is today.
The word Greenland is derived from the Old Norse term Grœnland, meaning green land. It was first explored and settled by Norse Vikings in the 10th century, who intentionally named it Greenland to attract potential settlers. The name was somewhat of a misnomer, as Greenland is largely covered by ice and has a relatively harsh climate. However, the Vikings wanted to entice people towards the region by emphasizing its potential for agriculture and inhabitation, hence the name green land.
