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Nuuk

Capital of Greenland
Nuuk, Greenland's capital, is a small city on the country's southwest coast. Its large fjord system is known for waterfalls, humpback whales and icebergs. The waterfront is dotted with brightly colored houses against the backdrop of Sermitsiaq...
Population: 17,635 (2017)
Founder: missionary Hans Egede
Constituent country: Greenland
Demonym: Nuummioq
Elevation: 5 m (16 ft)
Founded: 29 August 1728
Municipality: Sermersooq