Nuuk (Godthab)

The primary hub that flies into Kangerlussuag Airport on the Western coast of Greenland is through Copenhagen, and there are additional regional flights from both Air Greenland and Air Iceland. Nuuk is the country's capital and its largest city, although the population barely exceeds 15,000. Known as the city of "good hope", the capital is home to the country's government as well as the University of Greenland and rules in conjunction with surrounding municipalities.

Home to the early native Inuit Saqaaq culture, Nuuk become a focal point for Viking visitors. By the 10th century, the capital had a mixed culture of European and native peoples, although climate shifts made the area difficult to inhabit over time. As a result, the city underwent a drastic decline around the 16th century, and only rekindled its previous stature when it was redounded by missionaries from Norway in 1728. Although it retained a strong Norwegian influence, the city remained autonomous until recent decades.

The city, like the rest of the country has a frigid climate, although it is more hospitable than many other areas of the Island. Nuuk serves as the country's cultural capital as home to the University, as well as a Technical College, a College of Education and a School of Journalism. Most European visitors to the country spend most of their time in Nuuk, which has earned a reputation as the country's most cultured city, with an impressive array of achievements at its research schools. Air Greenland flies directly to the city, and there are also direct connections with neighboring Iceland, with whom the city actively trades and provides an outlet of cultural exchange for.