Geography

 
 
In the north east corner of the community lies the Kangerlussuaq Inland. This arctic highland has an extreme climate, with temperatures ranging from plus 20° C in summer to minus 40° C in winter. In this area lies the valley of Arnangup Qooroa (Paradise Valley). The geology and wildlife of this remote and isolated valley, makes it one of the most exciting and beautiful places in Greenland. The valley has been National Reserve for more than 20 years.
At the head of the 180 km long Kangerlussuaq fjord (Søndre. Strømfjord) lies the gateway to Greenland, Kangerlussuaq International Airport.
 
The northwestern part is dominated by the wild mountains and the isolated forefront of the inland ice, called " the Sukkertoppen Icecap ". A number of fjords cuts deep into the mountains. One of them is the impressive Kangerlussuatsiaq (Evighedfjorden), 80 km long and up to 700 m deep. The mountains are vertical 2,000 m from the banks of the fjord, the 2,212 meter tall Mount Atter being the highest. Kangamiut, a settlement with 500 inhabitants, is situated at the mouth of Evighedsfiord.
 
Sdr. Isortoq fiord marks the frontier between the alpine north and the milder and greener landscape of the southern part of the community. The mountains are not so steep and are much more accessible for hikers. The Maniitsoq island is situated in the skerries at the mouth of the fjord.
 
Fiskefjorden marks the southern frontier of the community. The fjord is actually a huge complex of fiords and lakes. Due to the tide and the enormous amounts of water, that pass the narrow straits, a couple of very impressive and dangerous whirlpools makes sailing a harrowing affair.
 

 
The main part of the area consists of 3,5 billion-year-old bedrock. Which makes this bedrock one of the oldest in the world.
 
There are many sites where it is possible to find precious stones and semi-precious stones: for example diamonds, rubies, garnets, corundum and the Maniitsoq stone, a kind of lazurit.