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The arms were granted in 1970.  
The arms were granted in 1970.  



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NANORTALIK

Incorporated into : 2009 Kujalleq

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1970.

The arms are canting; Nanortalik means the city of bears. Often polar bears on drift ice end up in Nanortalik. Normally there are no polar bears in the area.

Literature : Achen, S.T. : Danmarks Kommunevåbener. Komma, København, 1982.