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Where is Greenland located in relation to Canada, Iceland, and the Arctic Circle?
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Greenland is the world's largest island, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its location relative to the requested areas is as follows:1
- Arctic Circle: Two-thirds of the island's total area lies within the Arctic Circle.12
- Canada: Greenland is separated from Canadaās Ellesmere Island to the north by a distance of only 16 miles (26 km). Structurally, the island is considered an extension of the Canadian Shield.2
- Iceland: The nearest European country is Iceland, which lies approximately 200 miles (320 km) to the southeast across the Denmark Strait.2