@inside.decoded: inside_decoded Greenland is beside Canada—so why is it part of the Kingdom of Denmark? 🇬🇱🇩🇰 The answer runs through Norse history, the Treaty of Kiel and a 1933 international court ruling. Greenland gained home rule in 1979 and self-government in 2009, with a legal path to independence. Sources: Danish Prime Minister's Office; Greenland Self-Government Act; Permanent Court of International Justice; National Museum of Denmark. Maps and 3D scenes are illustrations. #InsideDecoded #Greenland #History #Geography