Activities in Greenland

Fishing
During the summer period anglers come to Greenland for the superb Arctic fishing in the rivers and fjords. Fishing permits can be obtained from the local tourist offices. Persons fishing without a license are liable to a fine and confiscation of equipment. Those interested should contact the local tourist offices for detailed information.

Hiking
Guided tours for mountain walking are available. Greenland Tourism has published color-coded hiking maps and guides for Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Narsarsuaq in South Greenland and Ammassalik in the east. Mountain huts are often available, particularly in the region of the Narsaq and Qaqortoq peninsulas and Vatnahverfi.

Glacier scaling can be performed by experienced mountaineers and skiers. All expeditions need a permit from the Danish Polar Center, Strandgade 100H, DK-1401 Copenhagen K, Denmark . The center also provides information about organizing expeditions and stays in the National Park area.

Greenland also offers excellent opportunities for those interested in activities such as geology, botany and birdwatching. Maps of the coastal area (scale 1:250,000) can be purchased from the Kort og Matrikelstyrelsen, Proviantgaarden, Rigsdagsgaarden 7, DK-1218 Copenhagen K.

Ice golf
This can be played among the ice hills on meter-thick ice in Uummannaq. Greenland’s first grass golf course has recently been inaugurated, and is situated in the countryside near Nuuq. This 9-hole course features hillocks and waterholes as obstacles. There is also a golf course among the sandy riverbanks of Kangerlussuaq.

Cruises
It is becoming increasingly popular to take cruises along Greenland’s coast, with most following the west coast, from Nuuk to Thule. Highlights include fjords, mountains, islands and icebergs. There are abundant opportunities to view wildlife including several species of whale, seals and birds.

Greenland’s quality of light, one of the reasons tourists visit the country, can be especially appreciated at sea. Aspiring photographers should remember to use a UV filter or a sunlight filter and lens hood when capturing the many sights. From mid-May to mid-August, the Midnight Sun can be experienced in the north.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2004, Wisconsin’s population was 5,509,026. There are 229,800 foreign-born residents in the state (4.2% of the state population), and an estimated 41,000 illegal aliens living in the state, accounting for 18% of the foreign-born.

Between 1990 and 2004 the state’s population grew 617,000, a growth of 12.6%

Race

The racial makeup of the state:
87.3% White
5.7% Black
3.6% Hispanic
1.7% Asian
1.2% Mixed race
0.9% Native American

Ancestry

The five largest ancestry groups in Wisconsin are: German (42.6%), Irish (10.9%), Polish (9.3%), Norwegian (8.5%), English (6.5%)

People of German ancestry are the largest ancestry group most of the state, with about half of the state’s white population reporting at least partial German ancestry on the Census, and Wisconsin is widely regarded as the most “German-American” state in the Union (although North Dakota, with 43.9% German ancestry, can also make this claim).

People of Scandinavian descent, especially Norwegians, are heavily concentrated in some western parts of the state. Wisconsin also has the highest percentage of residents of Polish ancestry of any state. Menominee county is the only county in the eastern United States with an American Indian majority.

33% of Wisconsin’s Asian population is Hmong, with significant communities in Milwaukee, Wausau, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Appleton, La Crosse, Madison, and Eau Claire.

6.4% of Wisconsin’s population were reported as under 5, 25.5% under 18, and 13.1% were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 50.6% of the population.

Sunland Park is a city located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,309.

Geography
Sunland Park is located at 31°48′24″ North, 106°34′48″ West (31.806719, -106.579985)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.0 km² (10.8 mi²). 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.31% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,309 people, 3,355 households, and 2,969 families residing in the city. The population density is 486.6/km² (1,260.6/mi²). There are 3,617 housing units at an average density of 132.2/km² (342.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.80% White, 0.53% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 26.02% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. 96.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Black Jack is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,792.

Geography
Black Jack is located at 38°47′27″ North, 90°15′43″ West (38.790799, -90.261885)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.37% is water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,792 people, 2,422 households, and 1,789 families residing in the city. The population density is 985.9/km² (2,553.3/mi²). There are 2,587 housing units at an average density of 375.5/km² (972.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 26.31% White, 71.32% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Buffalo Grove is a village located in Cook and Lake counties in Illinois. The town was named for Buffalo Creek, which was itself named for bison bones found in the area.- As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 42,909.

Geography
Buffalo Grove is located at 42°9′59″ North, 87°57′48″ West (42.166332, -87.963391)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 23.9 km² (9.2 mi²). 23.8 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.22% water.