Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, what can I say... not much. The word Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenlandic means "big house dwellers" and was founded in 1925. The houses look average size to me, but the views are endless. The population of Ittoqqortoormiit is approximately 450 persons and over 500 working dogs. The people make a living through whale and polar bear hunting typically, however tourism has increased over the years allowing for alternate means income. The average temperature rarely reaches above 37 degrees (year round), many most well below 0 degrees. It snows during any month of the year. The town is considered to be one of the most remote towns on the earth and located on the longest and largest fjord system in the world. Travel to the town can only be reached by ship (a few month per year do to frozen seas) or a terrifying helicopter ride. Dail-up internet is inconsistent, the local health clinic is open sometimes, there is little to no mail service, dentists only visit once per year and a supply ship comes twice per year.
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