Photos of Greenland as Trump says US needs island for Arctic security

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland, the self-governing territory of Denmark and part of NATO, sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle.

Leaders from several European countries have reaffirmed that Greenland “belongs to its people” after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island.

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