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Q: If Greenland is not a continent then why do you say it is?
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What Indonesian island is known as a mini continent?

Some say it is Borneo. However, all of the Indonesian islands are smaller than the largest island in the world, Greenland (and Greenland is still not considered to be a continent).


What is continent of Greenland?

Greenland is part of North America


What is a continent and an island?

Some say Australia is a continent and an island, but by geographic convention, Australia is a continent, and Greenland is an island. Also, Antarctica is a continent, and not regarded as an island (again, by geographic convention).


What is the worlds largest island that is not a continent?

Australia is the worlds largest island that is not a continent Sorry, but Australia is classed as a continent, the largest Island that is not a continent is Greenland.


Could Greenland be a continent?

Greenland can not be it's own continent because it does not posess bio-geo diversity unique to it's own landmass as does say Australia which is itself a large island. Greenland shares much of its geology and biology with North America. Greenland is also part of the North American tectonic plate.


What continent is Greenland part of?

Greenland is a part of North America.


On which continent is Greenland located?

Greenland is considered a part of Denmark.


Is Greenland sometimes known as Island continent?

A subcontinent is a large mass of land that is almost big enough to be a continent. Greenland is a subcontinent.


Where is a myth continent?

Greenland


Is Greenland a continent?

yes


Is Greenland a contient?

Greenland is considered part of the continent of North America.


Which continent does Greenland belong to politically?

Greenland belongs to Denmark in Europe.