Why didn't Denmark sell Greenland to the US?

What large island in Denmark lies northeast of the US and Canada?

Greenland is the island you want, and is considered part of Denmark.

Is Greenland a part of the US?

No, Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark (meaning it is basically it's own country but is ruled by a higher power, which in this case is the country of Denmark)

Does Greenland belong to US?

As the largest island of this planet(except Australia), Greenland belongs to Denmark, a small but vigorous northern European country.

How can I fly to Greenland from the US?

To fly to Greenland from the US, you can book a flight from major US airports to Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk, the two main airports in Greenland. Airlines such as Air Greenland and Icelandair offer flights to Greenland with layovers in Iceland or Denmark. Make sure to check for any travel restrictions or requirements before booking your flight.

What country lies north of th US?

Canada, France (the islands of St Pierre and Miquelon), Denmark (Greenland)

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.

What Is country bordered only by the US?

There is no country with only a US border. Canada has a major land border with the US, but it has sea borders with Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark) and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. It is also separated from other countries by the Arctic Ocean.

Who did Greenland win their independence from?

Greenland has apparently been inhabited off and on for many centuries. We at least know that the Norsemen had at least temporary colonies there from the 10th century onward and the Inuit peoples undoubtedly both before and after that time. Long term rule of Greenland by Scandinavians was established in the 18th century when Denmark took control. It became an official colony of Denmark in 1814. During WW II, contact between Greenland and Denmark was severed when Nazi Germany occupied Denmark in 1940 and the US more or less occupied Greenland in 1941 to prevent Nazi Germany from gaining control of it. During the war, the local government assumed much more control, power and independence than it had previously had and Greenland developed a sense of self-reliance through self-government and independent communication with the outside world. The transition to independence after that was gradual. In 1979 Denmark granted home rule to Greenland, and in 2008 Greenland voted to transfer more power from the Danish royal government to the local Greenlandic government. This became effective the following year, with the Danish royal government in charge of foreign affairs, security (defence-police-justice), and financial policy, and providing a subsidy of DKK 3.4 billion, or approximately $11,300 per Greenlander, annually. Greenland is thus independent of Denmark locally but still under some protection and control of Denmark in international matters.

What is the distance from the US to Greenland?

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

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

Which is larger Greenland or the us?

The US is larger.