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by Reason077 2496 days ago
> "Denmark is not really in the position to really use that place, even in the future. The only thing they can do with it is sell it, so the question becomes when and for how much."

Greenland is a dependent territory, but it is not part of Denmark. I invite you to review the right to self-determination as enshrined in the charter of the United Nations.

It would ultimately be up to the people of Greenland whether they want to "sell" their country. Not, according to the principles of the UN, something that Denmark could do unilaterally.

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How's that right to self-determination working out for Scotland and Catalonia?
Well, Scotland did agree to remain part of the UK the last time they were asked.
Wouldn't both Greenland and Denmark have to agree to it?