CapitalNuuk (Godthab) Independêncianone (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 nacionalJunho 21 (longest day) Constitución5 Junho 1953 (Danish constitution) Sufrágio18 anos de idade; universal Poder Executivochefe 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 Hans ENOKSEN (desde 14 December 2002) cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2006) election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit |