A consultative referendum on home rule was held in Greenland on 17 January 1979. Just over 70% of voters voted in favour of greater autonomy from Denmark, leading to the establishment of a Greenlandic Parliament and Greenland gaining sovereignty in areas such as education, health, fisheries and the environment.
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As a result of the referendum, home rule came into effect 1 May 1979 and Greenland became an autonomous constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 12,756 | 73.06 | |
| Against | 4,703 | 26.94 | |
| Total | 17,459 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 17,459 | 95.92 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 743 | 4.08 | |
| Total votes | 18,202 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 28,889 | 63.01 | |
| Source: Folketingsårbog 1978–79 | |||
See also
- Danish Realm
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