The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Qaqortoq
(kä´kôrtôk´´) (KEY) , formerly Julianehåb (ylyä´nhôp´´) (KEY) , town (1996 pop. 3,176), Qaqortoq dist., SW Greenland. It is a fishing port with canneries. Sheep raising, meatpacking, and sealing are other significant industries.