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  Nuuk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nuuk (The Cape) (Danish: Godthåb, which translates to "Good Hope" in English) is the capital and largest city of the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland.
It is located at the mouth of the Godthåbsfjorden inlet on the west coast of Greenland, about 150 miles (240 km) south of the Arctic Circle, and has a population of 14,501 (01/01-2005).
Nuuk is home to the University of Greenland (Ilisimatusarfik).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nuuk   (236 words)

  
 Nuuk
Nuuk (Danish: Godthåb) is the capital of the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland.
It is located at the mouth of the Godthåbsfjorden inlet on the west coast of Greenland, about 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle, and has a population of 12,217.
It is the seat of government for the commune of Nuuk, which encompasses about 39,000 square miles of Greenland and has more than 15,000 residents.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/go/Godthab.html   (133 words)

  
 Nuuk - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nuuk (The Cape) (Danish/Norwegian: Godthåb, which translates to Good Hope in English) is the capital of the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland.
It is located at the mouth of the Godthåbsfjorden inlet on the west coast of Greenland, about 150 miles (240 km) south of the Arctic Circle, and has a population of 12,217.
It is the seat of government for the commune of Nuuk, which encompasses about 39,000 square miles (100,000 km²) of Greenland.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Nuuk   (289 words)

  
 Nuuk travel guide - Wikitravel
Nuuk, also known by its Danish name of Godthåb (Good Hope), is the capital and administrative center of Greenland.
Nuuk has one airport(GOH), which is located about 4 km northeast of of Nuuk.
As Nuuk is only a small town, with a population of about 15,000, there is more or less no crime, there are no slums, and no places you should avoid, you can walk around everywhere at everytime and stay safe if you just use your common sense.
wikitravel.org /en/Nuuk   (216 words)

  
 Nuuk: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It is the seat of government for the commune of Nuuk, EHandler: no quick summary.
Nuuk is home to the University of Greenland University of Greenland quick summary:
The university of greenland (named ilisimatusarfik, kalaallit nunaata universitetia) is a university located in nuuk, greenland....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/nu/nuuk.htm   (590 words)

  
 Home - Tikilluarit - Nuuk Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nuuk has a very rich and varied history and the oldest settlements date back 4.200 years.
Nuuk Tourism also hosts the annual Snow Sculpture Festival where both locals as well as international snow sculptors join together in the city's true attraction.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy Nuuk's rich cultural life and activities, the excellent possibilities of nocturnal entertainment and experience the rare atmosphere of a small cosy and dynamic Arctic capital.
www.nuuk-tourism.gl   (234 words)

  
 Nuuk Kayaking Slides
The rest were in camps beside the fjords to the northeast of Nuuk.
Nuuk is the capital and has a population of about 15000, making it comparable to Yellowknife or Whitehorse in the Canadian north.
From there we flew to Nuuk, were we kayaked in the fjords to the northeast of town.
www.aoc.nrao.edu /~cwalker/photos/nuuk   (834 words)

  
 NUUK GODTHAB GREENLAND
Nuuk, therefore, is the first hamlet of the country and its oldest village.
Nuuk is beautifully situated on a spit of land, and might look like a city from afar, but the small and colourful bungalows depict the Greenlandic characteristics.
The main landmark of Nuuk is the 1210m high Mt. Sermitisiaq (The Saddle), and beyond the town are many long ad deep bays, which are very popular among sailers.
www.nat.is /greenlandeng/nuukeng.htm   (247 words)

  
 Rudy Brueggemann's Greenlandic cities image gallery
Nuuk, Greenland's largest city and the Home Rule's capital, sits on the west coast, several hundred miles south of the Arctic circle.
My stay in Nuuk a year later, in 1999, was marked by amazing blue skies and one of the most remarkable moon rises I've ever seen.
Nuuk, Greenland's capital and largest city, is also the Home Rule territory's largest port.
www.rudyfoto.com /grl/greenlandplaces.html   (551 words)

  
 Nuuk. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
12,882), Nuuk dist., W Greenland, on the Godthåbfjord.
The largest town and capital of Greenland, it is the seat of the national council and of the supreme court, and it has foreign consulates.
Nuuk also has radio stations and newspapers, is a fishing center, and has oil and liquid gas storage facilities.
www.bartleby.com /65/nu/Nuuk.html   (152 words)

  
 Hiking map for the Nuuk area, Greenland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The wires are from a hydro-electric power station 56 km away in the fjord Buksefjorden that supplies the population in Nuuk with environmentally compatible energy.
The most difficult passage en route is the northeastern side of the fjord from the head of the fjord to the island Kissaviannguit.
At Qassi, halfway from Nuuk to Qoorqut, there are some dangerous passages which requires special attention.
www.greenland.com /Travel_Info/Hiking_Guides/Nuuk.php   (2088 words)

  
 Welcome to Nuuk
With a population of 13,500, Nuuk Municipality (Nuup Kommunea) is not only Greenland's largest municipality, it is also one of the largest towns in the Arctic region.
Today the town is the home of many branches of public administration such as the parliament, a law court, a hospital, the national library and the national museum.
All of this means there is no doubt that Nuuk will continue to develop as one of the powerhouses of the Arctic.
randburg.com /gr/nuukmunc.html   (386 words)

  
 * Dusted Reviews - Thomas Köner *
This is no hindrance, as the four pieces found on nuuk provide ample fodder for the mind to conjure spectacles akin to the physical landscapes Köner uses in his accompanying visual presentations.
Geological shifts, with their unceasing yet patient modulations, form the crux of Köner’s musical analogies; the full weight and implication of time and its corresponding transmutations are felt deeply as the album extends through its cycles, each piece gaining glacial momentum as sound carves grand canyons in gray matter.
Nuuk is superficially similar to albums by other electronic manipulators of sound, most notably The Caretaker and Deathprod; each of these artists are familiar with crafting portentous and unsettling soundscapes.
www.dustedmagazine.com /reviews/1506   (372 words)

  
 Practical Information - Tikilluarit - Nuuk Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
However, to get to Nuuk from abroad, Passport and visa regulations to Nuuk, Greenland, are similar to the current rules applicable to Denmark.
Danish coins and notes is valid currency in Nuuk, just as in the whole of Greenland, and there are no restrictions with regard to importing and exporting cash.
Moreover, please note that though Nuuk is part of the Danish kingdom, import to Nuuk is regarded as being overseas for Danish customs purposes.
www.nuuk-tourism.gl /database.asp?lang=eng&num=257   (577 words)

  
 Visit Nuuk - The Capital of Greenland - www.visitnuuk.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Destination Nuuk is a team of tourism players aiming at collaborating all meetings and conferences taking place in Nuuk.
When Nuuk receives conference delegates, there are a variety of expectations that need to be fulfilled.
The parties involved in this network are Katuaq – the cultural center of Greenland; Hotel Hans Egede – the biggest hotel in Greenland; and Nuuk Tourim – the overall overseer of all tourism players in Nuuk.
www.visitnuuk.com   (240 words)

  
 Welcome to Nuuk
Educational institutions such as an upper secondary level school, a college of education and a university have also added to the size and prestige of the town.
Nuuk has a great deal to offer businesses and commercial enterprises.
In Nuuk there are head offices of banks, travel agencies, industrial companies, restaurants and a varied business life, just as in all other capitals.
www.randburg.com /gr/nuukmunc.html   (386 words)

  
 Nuuk Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nuuk Airport (or Godthabb/Nuuk Airport), (IATA: GOH, ICAO: BGGH) is located 4 km (2.5 m) northeast of Nuuk (Danish name: Godthåb), the capital of Greenland.
It has one asphalt runway (05/23) of 950 m (3,116 ft), equipped with Distance Measuring Equipment.
Nuuk airport is operated by Air Greenland with De Havilland Canada Dash 7 and Sikorsky S-61.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nuuk_Airport   (129 words)

  
 Nuuk Tourism - the tourist office in the capital of Greenland
Nuuk Tourism - the tourist office in the capital of Greenland
Welcome to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, where the old and the new are united in a unique and dynamic way.
The natural beauty and wildlife surrounding Nuuk is a breath-taking experience including magnificent geology, Humpback-whales playing in the fjord, reindeer on land, bird watching and much more.
www.greenland-guide.dk /nuuktour   (123 words)

  
 Nuuk - Gurupedia
Nuuk (Danish/Norwegian: Godthåb, which translates to Good hope in English) is the capital of the self-governing Danish territory of
1979, the official name of the city is its Greenlandic name of Nuuk.
Nuuk is home to the University of Greenland.
www.gurupedia.com /n/nu/nuuk.htm   (159 words)

  
 Nuuk articles on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nuuk Whatever you're looking for you can get it on eBay.
Nuuk NUUK [Nuuk], formerly Godthåb, town (1996 pop.
Nuuk also has radio stations and newspapers, is a
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Nuuk   (126 words)

  
 m i l k y c a t . c o m -- Mad props to Nuuk Posse
Nuuk Posse is: John Olsen, Peter T. Modzfeldt, Lars Sørensen, Henrik Pedersen, Anda Høgaard and Thomas Hansen.
After 18 grueling days lost at sea, delirious, reeking of hardfiskur, blue opel, and brennivin, she was picked up by the icebreaker ship "Koko Mjolkllega Kettur" and a 7 day dogsled trek across the arctic tundra.
Nuuk Posse was formed in 1985, by Peter, John and me, but then we didn't call ourselves Nuuk Posse.
www.milkycat.com /reviews/nuukrvw.html   (943 words)

  
 Search Results for "Nuuk"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nuuk, (nook) (KEY), formerly Godthab (got´hop) (KEY), town (1996 pop.
12,882), Nuuk dist., W Greenland, on the Godthabfjord.
...settlements along coast, but close to one-quarter of the population lives in the capital, Nuuk; world's second largest ice cap People Population:56,385 (July 2003...
www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=&query=Nuuk   (123 words)

  
 Greenland - Tourist in Greenland - Nuuk Sisimiut Mantiisoq
The Greenland Tourism and Business Council is based in Nuuk where the organisation provides consultancy, innovation solutions, competency development, documentation and information.
Greenland Travel is the most successful travel agency, selling the largest amount of tickets to and from Greenland.
Nuuk is therefore home to the largest post box in the world, and it is here that many children send their wish lists every year.
www.danishexporters.dk /scripts/danishexporters/visitingGreenland.asp?landekode=GB   (531 words)

  
 Dog photos, pictures and stories for Nuuk, a female American Eskimo Dog. What a great dog!
Nuuk was 2 hours from my place and was living with someone who had a little daughter.
She has been with us for almost 2 years now and is a big part of our family.
Nuuk as improved a lot since we got her.
www.dogster.com /pet_page.php?i=50307&j=t   (398 words)

  
 diyAudio Forums - Capacitor on the adjust pin LM338
Nuuk, your link points to a file on your hard drive.
It points to a file on Nuuk's hard disk, but it tries to find it on mine.
I suggest that all caps are rated for at least your rail voltage (before the regulators).
www.diyaudio.com /forums/showthread.php?postid=490159   (476 words)

  
 Summer trip to Nuuk, Greenland. Pictures of icebergs, whales and mountains. Desktop wallpapers.
These are the photos I took during the six weeks in Nuuk.
As you can see Nuuk is pure idyll as well as big concrete buildings.
I have made a constructed panoramic view of the Colonial Harbour in Nuuk a beautiful day in July 2000.
mytrip.dk /esider/eside21.html   (126 words)

  
 Nuuk
Kristian Davidsen, 66, a Greenland hunter, slices up chunks of caribou meat at a market on Nuuk, Greenland.
Cross country skiers compete in the 17th Arctic Winter Games in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.
Ryan Wilson, of the Northwest Territories, who won the gold medal, unleashes a throw in the snow snake competition at the Arctic Winter Games in Nuuk, Greenland.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0836220.html   (224 words)

  
 Nuuk 1
Nuuk has a population of about 15,000 which is 25% of the total for Greenland.
This is Vestre Vig, the SW arm of the main harbour and is probably the best place to tie up in Nuuk.
There is a boat club (marina) in Nuussuaq further NE which is a good place to get water.
www.wright-photo.com /nuuk1.htm   (255 words)

  
 NUUK Xposed! A Northern Smørgåsbord
This will be one of the most extensive photo website on Nuuk one will ever find on the internet.
Most of the pictures to be put on here were taken during the summer of 2004.
I tillegg til Nuuks bilder, kan du også finne mange bilder fra Kangerlussuaq.
www.angelfire.com /trek/greenland   (1044 words)

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