NUUK, GREENLAND
Cosmopolitan Nuuk is Greenland's capital city and
one of the smallest in the world, with just 16,000
residents. Located on the southwest coast, the city is
home to one of the world's largest fjords, the Nuup
Kangerlua Fjord, whose waters are brimming with
marine life. Whale sightings are commonplace in
these waters. Visitors to Nuuk come to enjoy nature,
hiking along the dramatic coastline or exploring
the fjord by boat or kayak. Its rugged landscape is
dotted with colourful houses, set amid a beautiful
backdrop of the Sermitsiaq mountain.
Nuuk's first Inuit settlers arrived on Greenland's
shores from the Canadian Arctic approximately
4,500 years ago, and its people have long celebrated
their indigenous roots. In the city's boutique stores,
knitwear designs are woven with Inuit patterns and
local art showcases the blend of modern Danish
and traditional cultures. The city's architectural
highlights are centred around Colonial Harbour,
with its plethora of colourful residences. Nuuk's
showpiece however is the Katuaq Cultural Centre,
which was inspired by the Northern Lights and
surrounding mountain landscapes.
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