why is greenland called so?

Question

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Answer 1

It was named Greenland by the Vikings. At that time, the climate was warmer so Greenland was actually green green green with life and vegetation. We have subsequently gone thru climate changes which made Greenland not so green, and the Viking colonies eventually died out. But, by that time Greenland as the name had been established in the known world.

Answer 2

There were also the effects of the Medieval Climate Optimum (MCO) which lasted from the 10th to the 14th centuries. This was a time when the northern hemisphere experienced a greenhouse effect that made many things possible that still aren't today: i.e. high quality vineyards in England (producing wine that rivaled Mediterranean vintages.)

When the Vikings landed in Greenland around 982, Greenland the MCO was in high effect. When the Little Ice Age hit (estimated from the 14th to the 19th centuries) the 'green' in Greenland was greatly diminished.

Answer 3

Exactly what RANDOM said. Saw a special about Greenland on the History Channel some months back.

Answer 4

The name Greenland comes from Scandinavian settlers. In the Norse sagas, it is said that Erik the Red was exiled from Iceland for murder. He, along with his extended family and thralls (slaves), set out in ships to find the land that was rumored to be to the northwest. After settling there, he named the land Grønland ("Greenland") in order to attract more people to settle there. Greenland was also called Gruntland ("Ground-land") on early maps. Whether Green is an erroneous transcription of Grunt ("Ground"), which refers to shallow bays, or vice versa, is not known. It should also be noted, however, that the southern portion of Greenland (not covered by glacier) is indeed very green, at least in summer - the coastal temperature doubtless tempered by the northern branch of the North Atlantic Drift (aka Gulf Stream), which flows between Greenland and Iceland. (The southern branch flows south of Iceland over to and down the west coast of Ireland, where it re-meets the north branch, after it passes down the coast of Norway, then veers westward past Scotland and over to Ireland.)

Answer 5

I agree with "random" and "wooleybooley" Leaf Ericsson was kicked outta iceland because he kept killing people and he discovered what is now greenland and named it that was to try to attract people to come settle there. My best friend is from Iceland and it is absolutely georgeous there. A realli nice place. But Greenland it alright too. Funny that you asked, i just discussed this with some friends today.....

Answer 6

it was a lie, a joke, whatever you want to call it to get people to move to the land.

Answer 7

Because Iceland, was already taken.

Answer 8

Green land DERRRR

Answer 9

To sucker people into moving there to colonize

Answer 10

Because it was discovered by "Leaf" Ericson.