Colony of Greenland

From 1950 to 1953, When North Greenland and South Greenland were united, Greenland was a Colony of Denmark with one governor.[1] In 1953 Greenland was made an equal part of Denmark as an amt.

Colony of Greenland
Kalaallit Nunaat
Grønland
Colony of Denmark
1950–1953
CapitalGodthaab
Government
  TypeMonarchy
Colony
King 
 1950–1953
Frederick IX
Governor 
 1950–1953
Poul Hugo Lundsteen
Historical eraPost-war
 Unification of North Greenland and South Greenland.
1950
 Greenland established as a County of Denmark.
5 June 1953
Preceded by
Succeeded by
North Greenland
South Greenland
County of Greenland, Denmark

References

  1. "Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat)". World Statesmen. Retrieved 30 June 2016.


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