Greenland was given its name by a Viking who devised a brilliant marketing technique. Greenland is one of the world’s snowiest areas, however, experts claim the ice sheets are melting.

The disparity between Greenland and Iceland perplexes many people. The country with the most ice prioritizes greenery, while the country with the most greenery prioritizes ice.

Erik the Red, a Viking, gave Greenland its name. Greenland, historians believe, was chosen as a marketing strategy by Erik. People from other parts of the Nordics were promised lush, green fields in the new territory if they used the term “green.”

As we didn’t have cameras or video back then so we couldn’t verify it.

People claim that the Vikings named Iceland to discourage over-settlement on the island in various discussions concerning Iceland and Greenland. The word Iceland conjured up images of a frigid, unwelcoming atmosphere, just like the name “Greenland” did.

Of course, we can’t say for sure whether the stories surrounding Erik the Red are entirely true. Greenland is currently covered in ice to the tune of more than 80%.