Greenland will vote on March 11 in a general election just a week after US President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in the Arctic island, inviting

In most other years, an election in a sparsely populated Arctic island would fly largely under the radar. But as voters in Greenland head to the polls on March 11, they’ll be doing so under the shadow of US President Donald Trump wanting to take control of the semi-autonomous territory from Denmark.

What else is there to know about Greenland? More than you might think. President Donald Trump’s recent calls for the U.S. to acquire control of the large arctic island have put it in the spotlight. But Greenland has a rich history on the world stage.

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said the people of Greenland will determine their future and don't want to be part of the United States or Denmark.

Greenland and Panama made clear to President Donald Trump that his ambitions in their countries are unwelcome after he against addressed them in a speech to Congress.

The Greenland prime minister affirmed that his country is not for sale, after Trump said the U.S. should acquire the territory in his speech.

President Trump had a special message on Tuesday night for the “incredible people of Greenland,” whose island he has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring — through a purchase or by force. “We strongly support your right to determine your own future,