Why Greenland Is So Empty (It’s Not the Cold)

Sure, Greenland looks massive on the map — but it’s hiding a secret under all that ice. In this video, we’ll uncover the real reason nobody lives there (and no, it’s not just the cold). From its misleading size on world maps to its brutal climate, melting glaciers, and bizarre history with Denmark and the U.S., this is the story of how geography and politics shaped one of the world’s loneliest places. Attributions: 📎 https://pastebin.com/afuK1iGF If you enjoyed this, subscribe to MapPack for more weekly geography deep dives. We explore how geography, borders, nature, and history shape our world. Want to keep learning? Check out these playlists for similar content: 📌 50 Facts Series: Truths You Won’t Believe – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBZ8ukPsNBlbxf88UDgxfKl8GYfPInj0 📌 INSANE Facts!!! – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBZ8ukPsNBmhl-VA4Qu5Ddvzm5M2ecyV ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Beneath The Ice 03:00 – Coast vs. the White Desert 04:30 – Carved By Ice 06:00 – The Winds That Shape a Continent 07:30 – Greenland's Frontier 09:00 – Wildlife On Edge 10:30 – The First Footprints 12:00 – Vikings Take Over 13:42 – Norse Say Bye Bye Bye 15:00 – Danish Rule 16:30 – Towns & Transport 18:00 – Economy 19:30 – Mining & Rare Earths 20:45 – Cost of Living 22:30 – Language & Culture 24:00 – Climate Change Now 25:30 – Melting Ice Opportunities 27:00 – Geopolitics 28:30 – Future Outlook