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Ilulissat (Greenland)

Ilulissat is a town located on the west coast of Greenland, known for its stunning natural beauty and significant ice fjord, the Ilulissat Icefjord. This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its massive icebergs, which are calved from the nearby Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, one of the most active glaciers in the world. The town has a small population and serves as a hub for tourism, attracting visitors interested in Arctic nature, culture, and eco-tourism. Ilulissat also highlights the effects of climate change, as its glaciers are rapidly melting, impacting global sea levels.