Editing Greenland (section)

== Who Owns Greenland? ==
The ownership of '''Greenland''' is a complex issue involving Denmark and the people of Greenland. Politically, '''Greenland''' is an autonomous territory of '''Denmark''', but it governs many of its affairs independently. Here’s a breakdown of the ownership structure:

* '''Denmark''': While Greenland is geographically part of North America, it has been a territory of '''Denmark''' since 1721. Denmark retains control over Greenland's foreign affairs and defense but has granted Greenland self-rule in most domestic matters, such as health, education, and natural resources.
* '''Home Rule and Self-Government''': In 1979, Denmark granted '''Greenland home rule''', allowing the island more autonomy. In 2009, Greenland achieved '''further self-rule''', with the ability to govern its own natural resources and the decision-making power over its political future.

While '''Denmark''' remains responsible for Greenland’s foreign policy, '''Greenland's local government''' has the right to make decisions on domestic issues. The current official status is that '''Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark''', but it operates as a self-governing territory.