Avannaa

North Greenland has a higher portion of ice-free land than most other areas of the country because much of the extreme north, such as Peary Land, is largely ice-free due to its low precipitation.

Seal hunting is the most important source of income for a large part of the population, and this is why the settlements here are different from those in the rest of Greenland.

During the winter, when the fjords freeze over, the dog sled is a commonly used means of transport for the fishermen and hunters.

Land animals are limited to small mammals such as foxes or hares, but air and sea life are plentiful.

There are many species of gull; further, large numbers of fulmars are often seen close to towns, where they make use of waste products from the fish factories.