United States. Central Intelligence Agency

“ Economy Greenland Economy - overview: The economy remains critically dependent on exports of fish and substantial support from the Danish Government, which supplies about half of government revenues. The public sector, including publicly-owned enterprises and the municipalities, plays the dominant role in the economy. Despite several interesting hydrocarbon and minerals exploration activities, it will take several years before production can materialize. Tourism is the only sector offering any near-term potential, and even this is limited due to a short season and high costs. ”

“ Avannaa (Nordgronland) , Tunu (Ostgronland) , Kitaa (Vestgronland)
note: there are 18 municipalities in Greenland Independence: none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; foreign affairs is the responsibility of Denmark, but Greenland actively participates in international agreements relating to Greenland) National holiday: June 21 (longest day) Constitution: 5 June 1953 (Danish constitution) Legal system: Danish Suffrage: 18 years of age ”

“ Population growth rate: -0.01% (2004 est.) Birth rate: 15.96 births/1,000 population (2004 est.) Death rate: 7.7 deaths/1,000 population (2004 est.) Net migration rate: -8.37 migrant (s) /1,000 population (2004 est.) ”