Greenland Sea: Quick Facts

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Map of the Arctic region highlighting the Greenland Sea, located between Greenland and the Svalbard archipelago north of Iceland. Surrounding seas, landmasses, and countries such as Russia, Norway, Iceland, Canada, and the United States (Alaska) are labeled, with the Arctic Ocean at the center. An inset in the upper left shows the broader location of the area on a world map.

Sepia-toned map of Greenland, with the label Greenland highlighted in blue.

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