Greenland
Charles Kirkpatrick
People that live in Greenland
The remaining 12% are of white European descent, mainly Greenland Danes. Several thousand Greenlandic inuit reside in Denmark proper. The majority of the population is Lutheran. Nearly all Greenlanders live along the fjords in the south-west of the main island, which has a relatively mild climate. The population of people are about 57,000 people in Greenland.
Culture
About Culture
The culture of Greenland has much in common with Greenlandic Inuit tradition, as the majority of people are descended from Inuit. Many people still go ice fishing and there are annual dog-sled races in which everyone with a team participates.
Music
There are a lot of music in Greenland. The main music is Greenlandic As well the number 1 CD in Greenland sold about 5,000 copies, doesn't sound much. But it is with a population of 56,000 people that live in Greenland. Musicians that live in Greenland play the drums made from a oval wooden frame covered with the bladder of a polar bear. For example from music in Greenland, there are a singing group called Nanook.
Fun Facts
2. Despite having a land area the size of Mexico, Greenland has no road or railway system. Traveling between towns and villages is done by plane, helicopter, boat, or dogsled.
3. In winter, it is possible to reach the northern settlements of Greenland from Canada’s Ellesmere Island on foot. However, harsh weather conditions and global warming thwart any attempts of ever repeating the same feat that the Vikings and the Inuit did in the past.
4. In cities like Los Angeles, almost everyone owns a car; in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, almost everyone owns a boat.
Government
Type of Government
History
Ancient History
Famous Historian Event
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Knud Rasmussen
Popular Attraction
Ilulissat Ice-fjord
Food
Meat
Guest
As a guest at Greenlandic eateries it is possible to taste traditional Greenlandic food - often as part of the highly regarded Greenlandic buffet. The majority of restaurants also have international menus that incorporate Greenlandic ingredients.
What foods are in Greenland?
Other Foods
NEWCOMERS TO GREENLAND RECIPES
Homegrown fruits and vegetables remain more of a side dish than a main course, but a few farmers in South Greenland and some inspired chefs around the country are getting creative. Warming temperatures have allowed for experimentation with potato and strawberry crops and even beekeeping, and already the results have been distributed in small batches along the coast.
Also, a growing focus to incorporate local flora like angelica, crowberry, and blueberry into the gastronomic experience is an innovative step toward synergy of the Greenland food from land and sea.
Recipe
Kartoffelsalet Varm Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 lb potatoes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- salt and pepper
Directions: Cook medium-size potatoes with skin-on for 10-minutes until *just* tender. Drain, set aside to cool completely (at least 4-hours so starch settles). Peel the potatoes using the blunt edge of a small knife, and pull the skins off the flesh. Slice into 3-4mm disks (about ¼”). Set aside. Slice the onion thinly. Now melt the butter or margarine in a frying pan, and then add the sliced onion. Sweat until translucent. Add the vinegar and bouillon to the onions, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sliced potatoes, toss gently in the liquid and simmer until the bouillon is completely absorbed. Add a generous amount of pepper, and salt to taste (careful because the vinegar gives it a salty taste). Then serve with sausage.