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Nuuk

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Visited Nuuk today, capital of Greenland, with a population of 15,000. It is the worlds smallest capital city! “Nuuk” means the headlands and is situated at the tip of a large peninsula at the mouth of a gigantic fjord complex.
It was first inhabited by the ancient Inuit people known as Saqqaq around 2000 BC, later by Vikings in 10thC.
Had a great time walking around the city, stopping off at the National Museam to see the 15thC Qilakitsoq mummies, found near Uummannaq and the subject of a past National Geographic story.

And we saw hump back whales!!

Author: Lids

I live in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. Having worked for 3 decades, yes 3......I now plan to travel the globe and am excited about the journeys and adventures ahead. I'd like to share stories, experiences and maybe some inspirations with friends and family in real time...

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