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Because at the time when it was first settled by Europeans the climate was milder and the land was indeed green.
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What is Greenland now called?
It is now called Greenland.
Why is Greenland called an Island?
We all know it's a country and it's surrounded by the ocean, so do you think its and island? Well if you think so the correct answers is yes, so Greenland is actually an island. If you want to see for yourself please look at the map of Greenland below.
Why is life in Greenland very difficult?
Green is a misnomer in the name. There is a lot of ice and cold in Greenland. Actually, Iceland should be called Greenland and Greenland should be called Iceland.
Why is Greenland also called Denmark?
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
What is Greenland capital city called?
Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland.
Why is Greenland named Greenland?
The Vikings called it Greenland so people would want to go there as they thought it was nice and lush. They also gave Iceland its name so no-one would want to visit and take the goods they had secretly found... =]
What is the name of the capital city of Greenland?
The name of the capital city of Greenland is called Nuuk.
Lief the lucky what did he call Greenland?
He called it Greenland. It was the name his father came up with.
Why is Greenland called green when it is covered in ice?
Because when vikings were trading a group of vikings tried to make everybody come to their trade post(Greenland) so they made it sound nice so people would come and trade with them and the vikings called Iceland Iceland so people wouldn't go there.
Was Iceland ever called Greenland?
No
What is the people of Greenland called?
Greenlanders
What is an artifact of Greenland?
The Greenland Artifact is a so called unidentified object shown on google earth in the center of Greenland. It is, because of its size, just a colour run on the page, or possibly a reflection of the sun off the ice. To view it, go on google maps, and on satelite, zoom in on the middle of Greenland and you'll see it.
