Greenland (GL)
Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, known for its vast ice sheet, dramatic fjords, and indigenous Greenlandic (Kalaallit) culture.
Capital: Nuuk
Region: Americas
Language: Greenlandic
Currency: DKK (kr)
Cost of living: Very expensive (index 95)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
112
Fire Brigade
112
Ambulance
112
Poison Control
+45 82 12 12 12 (Danish Poison Control — accessible from Greenland)
Mental Health
PAARISA (Greenlandic health promotion): +299 34 50 00. Danish crisis line also reachable: +45 70 20 12 01.
Road Assistance
No road network connects Greenland's towns — transport is by boat, helicopter or small aircraft. Contact Air Greenland (+299 34 34 34) or AUL ferry for emergencies at sea.
Sundhedsvæsenet / Health Centre (Sundhedscenter)
70 15 04 00 (Nuuk health centre)
Greenland's healthcare is managed by the Naalakkersuisut (Greenlandic government). Contact your local health centre (sundhedscenter) for non-emergency medical issues. Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk handles serious cases.
Health centres typically open Monday–Friday 8am–4pm. Emergency line 112 available 24/7.
How to call emergency services in Greenland
Dial 112 from any phone for all emergencies. Works without a SIM card. State your location (town, area) clearly — GPS coordinates are useful in remote areas. For medical evacuations from remote areas, contact the nearest health centre who will coordinate with Nuuk.