US President-elect Donald Trump says owning the Arctic island is vital for national security, but experts say he may also be eyeing other aspects of Greenland such as its trove of natural resources

President-elect Donald Trump has continued to float the idea of buying Greenland, a territory of Denmark. Here's what to know.

Trump’s talk of acquiring the island has raised the profile of Greenland, but it has also prompted some anxieties

US President-elect Donald Trump has stirred quite a controversy with his claims about wanting to acquire Greenland, the world’s largest island and a largely autonomous territory under Denmark. His refusal to rule out military might in this pursuit has stoked worry even though the prospect is believed to be improbable.

Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire to buy Greenland, the world's largest island that's not a continent, and has refused to rule out military action

Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede expressed readiness to work closely with the U.S. on defense and natural resources while firmly asserting the islanders' desire not to become part of America. This response follows President-elect Donald Trump's musings about acquiring the Arctic territory.