Part 1

Greenland and Iceland

Although both Greenland and Iceland could be perceived as very similar due to a variety of factors, they differ greatly. These countries are similar due to their geographic location and proximity to each other, the fact they are both islands, and their Danish descent. They rest in between Europe and North America in the Atlantic Ocean, just under the north pole. They also have a similar flat landscape and similar traits of native islanders. They also differ much more than one would think. For example, Greenland is a much bigger island but has a smaller population than Iceland does. Greenland, even though it is called GREENland, is actually much more icy and cold than Iceland. This was a result of Europe attempting to protect Iceland during warfare. Iceland, because farther south has warmer temperature which is much more desirable for people to both live and visit. Iceland also has a much larger tourist presence, a main reason being the ability to see the Northern Lights. Greenland also has a cheaper economy than Iceland by nearly 3.4%. Although these two countries are similar, they differ more than one would imagine. 

Sources: (I put 4 because I was not sure about National Geographic)

“Country Profile – Distinguishing Factors (Iceland).” European Environment Agency, 21 Mar. 2015, http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/countries/is/country-introduction-iceland.

Haarberg, Orsolya, and Pete Ryan. “Is Iceland Really Green and Greenland Really Icy?” National Geographic, 30 June 2016, http://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/06/iceland-greenland-name-swap/.

Rasmussen, Rasmus Ole. “Greenland.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 7 Aug. 2019, http://www.britannica.com/place/Greenland.

“The World Factbook: Greenland.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, http://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/print_gl.html.