Greenlanders Say “No Thanks” to Joining the U.S. 🌍
Hey there! Did you hear the big news from the icy island of Greenland? A recent poll showed that 85% of Greenlanders don’t want their home to become part of the United States. 🗳️ That’s a pretty big number!
So, what’s going on? Let’s dive in and find out!
What’s Greenland?
First, let’s talk about Greenland. It’s the world’s largest island (that isn’t a continent), and it’s covered in ice and snow. Even though it’s called “Green”-land, it’s mostly white! ❄️ It has about 57,000 people living there, which is fewer than many small towns.
Who Is in Charge of Greenland?
Greenland is a self-governing territory, which means it makes many of its own decisions. But it’s also part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Think of Denmark like a big sibling who helps out when needed. 🇩🇰
Why Does the U.S. Want Greenland?
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Greenland is important for U.S. security. He suggested that the United States should buy Greenland from Denmark. 💰 This surprised a lot of people!
Greenland is in a strategic spot in the Arctic, which means it could be helpful for things like military bases and watching over the northern parts of the world.
How Do Greenlanders Feel?
A poll (that’s when you ask a lot of people what they think) showed that only 6% of Greenlanders liked the idea of becoming part of the U.S. Another 9% weren’t sure. But a whopping 85% said they didn’t want to join the U.S.! 🙅♂️🙅♀️
The leader of Greenland, Prime Minister Mute Egede, said that Greenland is not for sale. He believes it’s up to the people of Greenland to decide their own future. 🗣️
Denmark’s Response
Denmark is also making plans. They said they will spend money to boost their military presence in the Arctic. This means they want to make sure Greenland stays safe and protected. 🛡️
What’s Next?
Greenland has the right to declare independence from Denmark if they want to. That means they could become their own country someday! 🌟 But for now, they seem happy where they are.
It’s important for countries and people to decide their own futures. What do you think about this situation? 🤔
Thanks for reading! Stay curious and keep learning about our amazing world. 🌎
Reference(s):
Poll: 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the U.S.
cgtn.com
