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Ittoqqortoormiit
Ittoqqortoormiit, formerly known as Scoresbysund, is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality in eastern Greenland. Its population is 469 as of 2010. The former name Scoresbysund derives the Arctic explorer and whaler William Scoresby, who was the first to map the area in 1822. The name "Ittoqqortoormiit" means "Big-House Dwellers" in the Eastern Greenlandic dialect. The region is known for its wildlife, including polar bears, muskoxen, and seals.
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Nature Wildlife Hiking Kayaking Northern Lights Glaciers Remote Arctic Circle Remote Travel Dog Sledding Arctic Arctic Exploration Arctic Adventure Arctic Wildlife
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