Gronelândia - Governo - Perfil - 2001

Capital

Nuuk (Godthab)

Independência

none (part of the Kingdom of Denmark; self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark since 1979)

note: foreign affairs is the responsibility of Denmark, but Greenland actively participates in international agreements relating to Greenland

Feriado nacional

Junho 21 (longest day)

Constitución

5 Junho 1953 (Danish constitution)

Sufrágio

18 anos de idade; universal

Poder Executivo

chefe do estado: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (desde 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (desde NA 1995)

cabeça de governo: Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (desde 19 September 1997)

cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties

elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 16 February 1999 (next to be held NA February 2003)

election results: Jonathan MOTZFELDT reelected prime minister following the 16 February 1999 elections; percent of parliamentary vote - 57.3%

note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA)