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Quiz: All you need to know about Greenland and the Arctic

Quiz: All You Need To Know About Greenland And The Arctic
NUUK, GREENLAND - JANUARY 17: People hold Greenlandic flags and placards as they gather by the United States Consulate to march in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his announced intent to acquire Greenland on January 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. Greenlandic, Danish and other European leaders are hoping they can still avert an intervention by the United States to forcefully acquire the island as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to insist the U.S. must have Greenland, suggesting even by military means if necessary. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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Donald Trump's recent attempt to buy Greenland - and his statement on Saturday that he would increase tariffs on eight European countries until the purchase was allowed - has thrust Greenland, the Arctic and surrounding countries into the spotlight.

But do you know which oceans border Greenland? And what makes Greenland strategically important to the US?

Here's everything you need to know about Greenland and the Arctic.

 

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