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Greenland is a self-governing Danish county located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically and culturally an Arctic island nation linked with the continent of North America, politically and historically Greenland is associated with Europe, distinctively Iceland, Norway, and Denmark. Greenland had been a protected and very isolated society until 1940. The Danish government, which governed its colony Greenland, had been convinced that the society would face exploitation from the outside world or even extinction if the country was opened up. But during World War II, Greenland developed a sense of self-reliance through its self-government and independent communication with the outside world.

However, a commission in 1946 recommended patience and no radical renovation of the system. Two years later the first step towards altering the administration was initiated when a grand commission was found. In 1950 the account was presented. Greenland was to be a modern welfare society with Denmark as the sponsor and example. In 1953, Greenland was made an equal part of the Danish Kingdom. Home rule was established in 1979. The main reasons appear to have been soil erosion due to ruin of the natural plant life for farming, turf, and wood by the Norse, a decline in temperatures during the Little Ice Age, and equipped conflicts with the Inuit. Jared Diamond suggests that cultural practices, such as rejecting fish as a source of food and confidence solely on livestock ill-adapted to Greenland's weather, caused by the mini-ice age, which resulted in chronic famines, with environmental ruin led to the desertion of the colony.

If you're a courageous type, it might be worth bearing in mind as a future addition.  With its broad open spaces and small population, Greenland is a great option for travelers who are looking for something a little diverse for their next vacation.  If you're looking for a little peace and quiet, Greenland is the perfect hiking goal.  You only have to trek a short remoteness before you'll be overtaken by the loud silence.  The land is so open and beautiful with hikes ranging from just a few hours to week-long hikes that trek from town to town .This is a beautiful, but wild country - so be organized with the proper equipment and make sure to inform the local tourist office of your hike.