Paamiut (Frederikshab) travel guide

Paamiut (Danish: Frederikshåb, Pre-1973 spelling: Pâmiut) is a town in southwest Greenland and also the administrative centre of the municipality of Paamiut.
It was established in 1742 and later prospered on trading fur and whale products. It also became known for its soapstone artists. In the 1950's Paamiut developed a booming cod industry that lasted until 1989 when the cod populations crashed. Approximate location is 62°00'N 49°43'W. Population is 1,817 (as of 2005).
The town has a heliport with connections to Nuuk, Grønnedal and Narsarsuaq by helicopter. Since November 2007, an airport is built by Mittarfeqarfiit. (...) more....

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