A nation of many histories
Due to its optimal location as a waypoint for Atlantic travels, Greenland experienced a large amount of immigration from maritime powers. Throughout history, Greenland has had a significant influx of Danes and Norwegians (as well as their Viking predecessors), as well as less notable waves of immigrants coming from Scotland and England.1
A nation of many peoples
In modern times, there is a large amount of population trade between Denmark and Greenland. Currently, approximately 12% of Greenland's population is Danish.2 Alternatively, it is estimated that there are 18,500 Greenlandic Inuit taking up residence in Denmark as a result of mutual citizenship agreements between the nations.3 Approximately 500-600 Greenlanders leave the island every year in order to pursue opportunities in Denmark, and due to the metropolitan nation having half the unemployment of Greenland, only half are likely to return.4