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7 November 2024
The Faroese ethnicity has roots in both Norse and Gaelic cultures. The first settlers were Gaelic monks in the 6th century, followed by Norse-Gaels in the 9th century, bringing Norse traditions. According to the Icelandic Færeyinga saga (circa 1200), Norsemen, led by the legendary Grímur Kamban, settled the islands, possibly fleeing the unification policies of Norway's king. Grímur's name hints at Celtic roots, suggesting the early influence of Scottish and Irish cultures on the Faroes.
30 May 2024
Kalaallit Nunaat or Greenland, home to the Greenlandic Inuit, is primarily concentrated along the southwest coast, with the rest of the island thinly populated. Descended from the Thule people, the Inuit are divided into three main groups: the Kalaallit in the west, the Tunumiit in the east, and the Inughuit in the north.
24 January 2024
The Arctic is the northernmost region of Earth. Most scientists define the Arctic as the area within the Arctic Circle, a line of latitude about 66.5° north of the Equator.
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