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National Parks in Greenland
Greenland has 2 national parks covering about 994,000 km² in total. The largest is Northeast Greenland National Park (972,000 km²); the oldest, Northeast Greenland National Park, dates from 1974.
Northeast Greenland National Park972,000 km² · since 1974
West Greenland national park22,000 km² · since 2026
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National parks in Greenland at a glance
Greenland has 2 national parks covering about 994,000 km² — roughly 45.9% of the country's 2,166,086 km². The 2 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Northeast Greenland National Park — 972,000 km², since 1974
- West Greenland national park — 22,000 km², since 2026
Oldest national parks
- Northeast Greenland National Park — established 1974
- West Greenland national park — established 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Greenland?
Greenland has 2 national parks covering about 994,000 km² in total. The largest is Northeast Greenland National Park (972,000 km²); the oldest, Northeast Greenland National Park, dates from 1974.
How much of Greenland is national park?
About 45.9% of the country — 994,000 km² of national parks out of 2,166,086 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Greenland?
Northeast Greenland National Park, established in 1974, followed by West Greenland national park (2026).