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Throughout its history, Greenland has shifted from Norse settlements established in the 10th century to becoming a Danish colony in the 18th century. Following its transition to Danish County in 1953 and achieving home rule in 1979, Greenland further expanded its autonomy with the self-rule act of 2009. If Greenland were to become an independent nation, it would rank as the 12th largest by area globally, while its GDP per capita remains relatively high due to its small population of approximately 56,000.