
A big welcome to Greenland, which today takes a big step towards replacing Montenegro as the worlds 'newest' country.
A referendum on Greenland's autonomy was held on 25 November 2008. It was passed with 75% approval.
Self-government gives the 60,000, mostly-Inuit residents of the world's largest island greater control over natural resources and justice, and paves the way toward full nation status within decades.
If only.....
http://www.canada.com/Greenland+takes+step+full+independence+Sunday/1716779/story.html