Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

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Greenland, a sparsely populated but resource-rich island, is at the heart of a growing diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the US - but why?

The BBC's Europe Editor, Katya Adler, explains why the island has sparked so much interest from President Donald Trump.

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