Intially an US Airforce base the airport at Kangerlussuaq of Greenland gives one a feeling of metal shelters. The airmen’s settlement still remains now home for employee’s at the airport and in tourism.This is the only airpot in Greenland capable of accommodating the Boeing 757s. The longest road in this country is only 12km long. Flights between cities are the answer after which come Dog-sleds and skidoos.
Greenland’s winter tourism is dependent on its snow and ice. Unfortunately Greenland ice sheet has been much effected by global warming. Temperatures have risen from 0C (32F) instead of the more usual -30C (-22F). If it were to melt global sea levels would rise by seven metres (23ft).
This land has a bleak and windswept beauty. Lake water is so clean that lake Ferguson supplies drinking water direct to the entire town. One can take a vehicle tour(Total roller coaster) to Long lake, Russell glacier and Point 660. If you are lucky you will get a glimpse of the wild life.
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