Nuuk

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nuuk

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Nuuk?20,113 (as of January 2025)
2. What is the capital of Nuuk?Capital and largest city of Greenland; seat of government for Sermersooq municipality
3. What language do people speak in Nuuk?Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) and Danish
4. When was Nuuk built?1728
5. What is Nuuk known for?World's northernmost capital city; unique Arctic environment and culture
6. What is Nuuk and why is it special?Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and the northernmost capital city in the world. It sits on the southwest coast at 64°11' N, right on the edge of the Arctic. Because of its location, it experiences the midnight sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter.

Arctic Circle: An imaginary line around the Earth, north of which the sun does not set in summer and does not rise in winter.
Home Rule: A form of self-government granted to a territory or region within a larger sovereign state.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.