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Q: Why did the US purchase of Iceland and Greenland not happen?
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What do viking sagas tell us about Erik the red?

He went to Greenland from Iceland.


Do you fly over Iceland from Heathrow to San Francisco?

Yes. Most flights from Heathrow to San Francisco will fly north towards Iceland and Greenland before turning southwest to US airspace.


What is the flightpath Manchester to Orlando?

Depending on the wind, usually over Iceland/Greenland and down the US coast line. Sometimes off-track flights are requested / approved


How long is the flight from the US to Greenland?

It depends on where in the US to where in Greenland.


When did Greenland become a sovereign nation?

Greenland is not US Territory, but there are a few places on Greenland which is US Soild. For Exampel, the Radar station in the northern part of Greenland.


Where is Iceland from the us?

Iceland is in North Europe.


How many miles does it take to get from US to Greenland?

About 1,400 miles lay between the US and Greenland.


What is the distance from the US to Greenland?

go to Google maps and then go to directions and then go to Greenland to us.


Who gave Greenland its name?

Erik the Red from Norway, 950-1003 AD, he was exiled from Norway and from Iceland too because of his temper and mannerisms, it was also suggested that he had committed murder in both Norway and Iceland. He sailed to the west and discovered the island. He was so impressed that he sailed back to Iceland to spread the news of this Green land. In 985, he travelled back there but this time taking 25 ships with him filled with people wanting to make a new life but sadly it is said that only 15 out of the 25 ships made it. Erik the Red assumed the chieftan's seat. Leif Erikkson that made us aware of the beauty and the use of Iolite was Red's son, he brought Christian Misssionaries to the island.


Which part of the US partially lies within the Arctic Circle?

The land on the Arctic Circle is divided among eight countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, the United States (Alaska), Canada, Denmark (Greenland), and Iceland (where it passes through the small offshore island of Grímsey).


Which is larger Greenland or the us?

The US is larger.


Who is the Ambassador to the US for Iceland?

United States Ambassador to Iceland was created in 1941.