Sisimiut, Greenland

Capital City

With a population of just 5,491, Sisimiut is the second-largest city in Greenland, but its remoteness and polar climate are not for the faint of heart. Fishing remains the primary industry, with the Royal Greenland processing plant as the largest employer. While the town is expanding, with plans for a modern housing development, the existing infrastructure shows its age - the communal housing blocks remain in a "state of partial disrepair." Bureaucracy is also a persistent headache, as evidenced by the protests over the relocation of the Polaroil headquarters. Overall, Sisimiut is a hardy, isolated outpost best suited for those seeking a rugged, off-the-grid Greenlandic experience.