| Northeast Greenland National Park Kalaallit Nunaanni nuna eqqissisimatitaq Grønlands Nationalpark | |
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Location  | |
| Area type | National Park |
|---|---|
| State | Greenland |
| Region | Northern Greenland |
| Surface | 972,000 km² |
| Foundation year | 1974 |
| Institutional website | |
Northeast Greenland National Park is a protected area located in Greenland.
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To know
It is the largest national park in the world. In January 1977 the park was designated as biosphere reserve (well protected byUNESCO). It is managed by the Greenlandic Department of Environment and Nature.
Geographical notes
Greenland is a very mountainous country, where the valleys are often a few thousand meters deep. Glaciers and fjords dominate the glacial valleys. However, inland, an ice cap covers the surface of Greenland, creating flat terrain at a height of several thousand meters.
Flora and fauna
Due to its northern location, plants and animals in the Northeast Greenland National Park are limited. There is an estimated population of musk ox in the park and many polar bears and walruses live in the coastal areas. Other mammals present are the arctic fox, ermine, collared lemming and arctic hare. Marine mammals include the ringed seal, bearded seal, harp seal and hooded seal, along with the narwhal and white whale. Bird species found in the park include rooks, bumpy goose, pink-footed geese, common eider, king eider, gyrfalcon, snowy owl, sandpiper, ptarmigan and ravens.
When to go
All of northern Greenland is cold. However, the coldest regions of Greenland are the inland regions, which are the coldest due to the high elevation. For example, a Summit Camp, temperatures regularly drop below -20 ° C.
Background
The park was created in 1974, although it has since been expanded from its original size.
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How to get
By plane
- 1 Nerlerit Inaat Airport (About 40 km. from Ittoqqortoormiit).
Ittoqqortoormiit it is the chosen mooring point for tourist itineraries and expeditions by kayak or boat to sea or by dog sled through the desert of the national park.
Permits / Rates
The requirements to enter Greenland are similar to those of the Denmark.
How to get around
Essentially, one is free to explore the park. However, for those who aren't used to being in such remote areas, it's probably better to stay close to tour guides than polar bears.
What see
On the coast, glaciers and musk oxen can be seen; the hinterland is dominated by the continental cap.
- 1 Franz Josef Fjord (Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord) (is a destination in northeastern Greenland).
What to do
Explore the park.
Shopping
There are no shops in the Park.
Where to eat
There are no restaurants in the Park.
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Where stay
No one lives permanently in the area, so there is no housing.
Camping
Bring your tent and camping supplies.
Backcountry
Everywhere in the Northeast Greenland National Park is "backcountry". You can travel hundreds of kilometers and see no trace of houses.
Safety
There are polar bears to begin with. Furthermore, the Park is extremely remote, so if something goes terribly wrong, there is little hope of being saved.
How to keep in touch
Around
- Other areas of Greenland: Greenland is a big country. Other destinations are to the east (south of the park, such as Tasiilaq), West (Nuuk is Sisimiut) or south (Narsarsuaq).
- Iceland: if you visit Greenland with 50th N tour, you can go to Iceland.
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Northeast Greenland National Park
Commons contains images or other files on Northeast Greenland National Park
