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Ittoqqortoormiitt.

Ittoqqortoormiit in eastern Greenland was formerly known as Scoresbysund, named after the Arctic explorer and whaler William Scoresby, who was the first to map the area in 1822.

The name "Ittoqqortoormiit" means "Big-House Dwellers" in the Eastern Greenlandic dialect. The region is known for its wildlife, including polar bears, muskoxen, and seals.

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