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A self governed Danish province situated east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, the country of Greenland lies in between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. The highest country in the globe, Greenland is also among the coldest and least populous nations in the continent of Europe. The country is inhabited by the Eskimos and has close cultural ties with the European countries of Iceland, Norway, and Denmark. Apart from being the largest island in the world, it is also the home to the world's largest national park, Northeast Greenland National Park. Engulfed by huge ice sheets, tourism is not that popular in Greenland, barring its national population and also the climate researchers, explorers who come to visit the country. Since most of the country is under the spell of heavy snow throughout the year, transportation is a serious problem in Greenland. Apart from the roadways and the railways, the Airports in Greenland play a major role in connecting the important cities here to the rest of the world. Since the country is rarely visited by tourists and also has a scanty population, most of the Airports in Greenland are small and inadequate for large airlines. Nevertheless, there has been enough development from the governments' side so that the Greenland Airports can function with utter perfection.
Overview of the Greenland Airports: There are both International and domestic airports in Greenland, which function either under the direct ownership of the government or some other private body. While the larger airports facilitate both international and domestic flights, there are other few which are mostly located in the towns that cater to domestic and other regional flights only. It is significant to note that, since most of the population is clustered in the northeastern part of Greenland, all the Greenland Airports are located along this belt. As a traveler, you will be stunned by the simplicity and the staid demeanor of all these Airports in Greenland. Unlike the other European airports, the airports might not be that plush, but you can enjoy some great passenger services at any of the Greenland Airports. There are a total of 21 airports here in Greenland, which includes mostly domestic and regional airports.
Popular airports in Greenland: Among the host of Greenland Airports, special mention goes to Kangerlussuaq Airport, which is also called the Søndre Strømfjord Airport. An international airport in Greenland it is also one of the largest and handle all the large airlines flying to Greenland. Other airports include Nuuk Airport located in the country's capital city.
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