Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and it is the largest island in the world. It shares a small border with Canada on Hans Island and has a population of 56,583 (2022), making it the least densely populated country globally. Greenland is politically and culturally associated with Denmark and Norway and has been inhabited for at least 4,500 years. Norsemen settled the southern part of Greenland in the 10th century, followed by the Inuit in the 13th century.

In the 17th century, Danish-Norwegian explorers reestablished a permanent presence, and after Denmark and Norway separated in 1814, Greenland became part of the Danish crown. The 1953 Constitution integrated Greenland into Denmark, and subsequent referendums in 1979 and 2008 granted home rule and self-government to Greenland.

The territory relies heavily on aid from Denmark, accounting for nearly half of its public revenue, and it has strategic importance due to its mineral wealth and position between major landmasses. Most residents are Inuit, primarily concentrated on the southwest coast. Education and healthcare are free, and the territory is known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ rights, with 67% of its electricity coming from renewable sources like hydropower.