What else is there to know about Greenland? More than you might think. President Donald Trump’s recent calls for the U.S. to acquire control of the large arctic island have put it in the spotlight. But Greenland has a rich history on the world stage.

During his joint address, Trump stressed the need for U.S. control of Greenland, citing security concerns and ongoing efforts to acquire the territory.

Greenland’s prime minister says “Greenland is ours” and cannot be taken or bought, in defiance of the claim by President Donald Trump that the United States will acquire the territory “one way or another.