A town with a complicated name Illoqqortoormiut is situated in Greenland. That's the northernmost settlement in the world; its permanent population is about 500 people. Getting to this remote town, which was founded in 1925, is very difficult. A few months in the year, it can be reached by helicopter or by boat. The main mean of transport that connects the town with other areas of Greenland is a plane.
The founder of the city is Einar Mikkelsen. He and about 70 settlers arrived on Gustav Holm ship in 1925. People were attracted to these areas by extensive hunting grounds. Today, local forests are used to get white foxes, as well as to hunt for bears and seals that live in coastal areas. After appearing of settlers, the remote region of Greenland started to attract many researchers. During archaeological excavations, the ruins of earlier settlements were discovered. In some areas, archaeological researches still continue today.
The main means of living for locals is still hunting for bears and whaling. A few months of the year, people are fishing. Despite its remoteness from major cities and harsh climatic conditions, Illoqqortoormiut town is one of the most recognizable in the world. Its colorful houses on a white mountain slope can't be confused with any other scenery. Regular transport links make this town accessible to tourists from Iceland. There are flights here twice a week.
Next - Pitcairn
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Pitcairn, United Kingdom
Useful staff nearby
Fuel station: 'Hess' in 9 km