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May 16, 2024 · In the literature, a distinction is made between two Icelandic settlements in Greenland - the larger eastern settlement (Eystribyggð) around today's Qaqortoq and the smaller western settlement (Vestribyggð) around today's city of Nuuk - both of which are located on the west coast of Greenland.
May 1, 2024 · Qaqortoq means “white” in Kalaallit (the Greenlandic language). However, southern Greenland is actually one of the greenest areas of this island. The city is located on the south coast of Greenland at a lower latitude than Iceland. This colorful and quirky seaport has a population of about 3,200 people.
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2 days ago · Greenlandic (Greenlandic: kalaallisut [kalaːɬːisʉt]; Danish: grønlandsk [ˈkʁɶnˌlænˀsk]) is an Eskimo–Aleut language with about 57,000 speakers, [1] mostly Greenlandic Inuit in Greenland. It is closely related to the Inuit languages in Canada such as Inuktitut. It is the most widely spoken Eskimo–Aleut language.
May 18, 2024 · The last dated reference to the Norse in Greenland is an account of a wedding at Hvalsey Church near Qaqortoq, in the Eastern Settlement. Hvalsey Church is the best-preserved Norse church ruin in Greenland. The remains of it stand on a lushly vegetated hillside that slopes down to the Qaqortoq Fjord.
2 days ago · Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news. Port Qaqortoq cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Qaqortoq, Greenland.
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May 20, 2024 · Meanings for Qaqortoq. It is a town in Greenland with a minimal population. Add a meaning. Learn more about the word "Qaqortoq" , its origin, alternative forms, and usage from Wiktionary.
May 15, 2024 · Nanortalik is similar, however smaller than the nearby Qaqortoq. Both are very dramatic with brightly colored buildings and dramatic scenery. To learn more about these southern Greenland destinations, check out my other blogs.
