It is said that Erik the Red named this land incorrectly on purpose, in order to attract visitors and settlers. Which land?

According to the Icelandic sagas, this massive, ice-covered island received its famously misleading name as part of a clever marketing scheme. Around 985 AD, the Norse explorer Erik the Red, having been exiled from Iceland for manslaughter, sought to establish a new settlement. He hoped to lure fellow Icelanders to his new discovery, and he reasoned that a more appealing name would greatly improve his chances of attracting colonists.

The name was a masterstroke of public relations, especially considering the land he was trying to entice people away from. Iceland, despite its chilly name, has far more green, arable land than its vast, icy neighbor. By calling his discovery a "green land," Erik created an image of a fertile and welcoming territory. He painted a picture of opportunity that was far more attractive than the harsh reality of a landmass that is roughly 80% ice sheet.

His plan worked. Erik successfully led a large group of colonists to establish two settlements on the island's southwestern coast, which were the most temperate areas. These Norse communities survived for nearly 500 years before mysteriously disappearing in the 15th century, likely due to a cooling climate, loss of contact with Europe, and conflicts with local Inuit populations.