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Qernertunnguit

Qernertunnguit is a neighborhood of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. It is part of the Quassussuup Tungaa district, [1] located in the northwestern part of the town, facing the Nuup Kangerlua fjord.

Transport

Nuup Bussii provides bus services linking the neighborhood to the Nuuk Centrum. [2]

Coordinates: 64°11′20″N51°43′30″W / 64.18889°N 51.72500°W / 64.18889; -51.72500

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References

  1. "Lokalplaner og kommuneplantillæg for Nuuk" (in Danish). Sermersooq Municipality, Official Website. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
  2. "Time Tables". Nuup Bussii. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2010.