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Nuuk (Greenlandic pronunciation: [nuːk] ⓘ; Danish: Nuuk, [1] formerly Godthåb [ˈkʌtˌhɔˀp]) [2] is the capital of and most populous city in Greenland, an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Nuuk is the seat of government and the territory's largest cultural and economic center.
In 1728 Greenland's current capital Nuuk, was founded under the name Godthåb by the Danish-Norwegian priest Hans Egede. He travelled to Greenland in 1721 to spread Christianity.
6 days ago · Nuuk, capital and main port of Greenland, on the southwestern coast, near the mouth of the Godthåb Fjord, an inlet of the Davis Strait, and the mountain landmarks Sermitsiaq (“Saddle Island”) and Hjortetakken (“Deer Antlers”).
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The city of Nuuk (formerly “Godthåb” or “Good Hope”) was founded in 1728 when the missionary Hans Egede moved his colony from its original location at the mouth of fjord to the current site. His home was built in that same year and still stands in Nuuk’s Colonial Harbour where it was first constructed.
As the largest city and cultural centre of Greenland, Nuuk is a year-round destination. Cultural and sporting events are scheduled throughout the year, as are excursions into the Fjord.
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Nuuk (Danish: Godthaab or Godthåb) is the capital and most populous city of Greenland. It is around the mouth of island Nuup Kangerlua (Danish: "Godthåbsfjorden") on the west coast of Greenland, about 240 km (150 mi) south of the Arctic Circle. The city has a population of 17,635 people.
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