Greenland is a self-governing region of Denmark, which colonised the 2 million sq km island in the 18th century.
US President Donald Trump hasn't forgotten his old job. The world's most-famous real-estate developer says he wants the US to acquire Greenland, The Wall Street Journal said on Thursday.
The president has been curious about the territory's natural resources and geopolitical relevance, the paper reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The island is home to nearly 57,000 people, most of whom belong to the indigenous Inuit community.There was no official comment from the White House, and the Danish embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment.
Others outside the White House say Mr Trump's interest could be a desire to secure a legacy achievement, the paper reported, and advisors have wondered about the potential for research or greater military clout for the US.Greenland doesn't quite live up to its lush name - 85 per cent of the island is covered by a 3km-thick ice sheet that contains 10 per cent of the world's fresh water.
Last month, in an unprecedented melting of the Greenland ice sheet, 12 billion tonnes of ice flowed into the sea.
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