Danmarkshavn
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Danmarkshavn (Denmark's Harbor) is a small weather station located in the Northeast Greenland National Park, in Greenland. The permanent population of the base is 8. Danmarkshavn is also known as the northernmost location on the coast of Greenland Sea that non-icebreaking vessels can pass through. Therefore, it is resupplied by cargo ship in August every other year, and the population is raised somewhat. It is operated by TELE-POST Greenland, a telecommunications company.
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Danish Polar Center
Danmarkshavn
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Coordinates: 76°46′N 18°40′W / 76.767°N 18.667°W
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