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___ IcelandDestination Iceland, this page is about many aspects of this nordic island. Here you will find comprehensive information about Iceland in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Iceland and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Iceland. | |
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Republic of Iceland | Lydhveldidh Island |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Iceland Background: Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the United States. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries:
Denmark,
Faroe Islands,
Greenland,
Ireland,
Norway,
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 Official Name: Lydhveldidh Island local short form: Island int'l long form: Republic of Iceland int'l short form: Iceland ISO Country Code: is Actual Time: Sat-Mar-13 00:34 Local Time = UTC +0h Capital City: Reykjavik The Municipality of Reykjavik (pop. 112,000). Other Cities: Kopavogur (24,950), Hafnarfjordur (20,675), Akureyri (15,840). Government: Type: Semi-presidential, parliamentary. Independence: 1918 (became "sovereign state" under Danish Crown); 1944 (establishment of republic). Geography: Location: Iceland is a volcanic island in the North Atlantic Ocean east of Greenland and immediately south of the Arctic Circle. Area: 103,000 sq. km. (39,600 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Ireland. Terrain: Rugged. Highest elevation: Hvannadalshnjukur at Vatnajokull Glacier, at 2,119 meters (6,952 ft.). Climate: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers. People: Nationality: Noun--Icelander(s). Adjective--Icelandic. Population (2003): 280,000. Ethnic group: Relatively homogenous mixture of descendants of Norwegians and Celts. Religion: Evangelical Lutheran, 87%. Language: Icelandic. Literacy: 100%. Natural resources: Marine products, hydroelectric and geothermal power, diatomite. Agriculture products: Potatoes, green vegetables, mutton, dairy products, fish. Industries: Fish processing; aluminum smelting, ferrosilicon production, geothermal power; tourism. Exports partners: Germany 17.4%, UK 17.4%, Netherlands 11.2%, USA 9.8%, Spain 6.3%, Denmark 5%, Norway 4.5%, France 4% (2003) Imports partners: Germany 11.8%, Denmark 8%, USA 7.5%, UK 7.5%, Norway 7%, Sweden 6.5%, Netherlands 6.2%, Italy 4.7% (2003) Currency: Iceland Krona (ISK) |
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Official Sites of IcelandForsaetisraduneytiPrime Minister David Oddsson's office. Althingi The Icelandic Parliament. Government Offices of Iceland Iceland.is The official gateway to Iceland. Utanrikisraduneyti Ministry of Foreign Affairs Iceland. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Icelands Mission to the United Nations. Embassy of Iceland Washington D.C. Statistics Statistics Iceland Iceland in figures. Weather Vedurstofa Íslands The Icelandic Meteorological Office, founded in 1920, Reykjavík. Maps Map of Iceland Political Map of Iceland.  Google
Earth IcelandZoomable satellite view of Iceland. Google
Earth ReykjavikZoomable satellite view of Iceland's capital city Reykjavik. Map of EuropePolitical Map of Europe. |
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Iceland NewsMorgunbladidIcelandic news paper (in Icelandic) Vìsir.is National and international news (in Icelandic) |
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Arts & CultureBjörkExceptional contemporary Icelandic Artist. Islenski thjodbuningurinn Site about Icelandic traditional costumes by the National Icelandic Costume Board. Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum A collection of artifacts connected with fisheries, crafts, the social and cultural life of the people during the last 100 years Leifur Eiríksson Heritage Project Iceland's Viking Age culture Living Art Museum Contemporary art, Reykjavik Listasafn Ìslands The National Gallery of Iceland The National Museum of Iceland |
Björk Björk's Music |
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Business & EconomySedlabanki slandsCentral Bank of Iceland. Iceland Stock Exchange Iceland Chamber of Commerce International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations All about Icelandic Horses. __Transportation Airlines Icelandair Iceland's airline and travel services company serving Europe and North America via their hub at Keflavík, Iceland. Iceland Express Iceland's low fare airline. Airport Keflavík International Airport Keflavik is Iceland's principal international airport. Maritime The Icelandic Maritime Administration (Siglingastofnun slands) The authority is administrating Iceland's maritime, harbour and lighthouse affairs. |
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Destination Iceland - Country GuidesIceland Tourist BoardInformation for Iceland visitors. Visit Iceland Iceland Tourist Board North America Visit Reykjavík The official tourist website of Reykjavik - Iceland's capital. Explore Iceland A travel agency's comprehensive travel and tourism guide to Iceland. Icelandic Foreign Service All about Iceland and its economy and foreign policy. Iceland Worldwide Nice made Iceland guide. Nordic Adventure Travel Island travel and tour guide. South Iceland A guide to Iceland's South. Hotels NEW Hotels in Iceland Find a Hotel in Iceland. |
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EducationHáskóli ÍslandsUniversity of Iceland. |
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Environment & NatureMinistry for the EnvironmentOfficial website of the ministry with information about Iceland's environment policy. Nordic Volcanological Institute Research and training in volcanology and related fields. Geology of Iceland Overview of Icelands Geology. |
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HistoryHistory & People of IcelandBrief overview of Iceland's history. |
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SearchBest of IcelandA guide to Icelandic web sites. Iceland on the Web Index of Iceland web sites. The Web Collection Database of Icelandic resources on the Web. Iceland related Newsgroup soc.culture.nordic Additional Information on IcelandBBC News Country Profile: IcelandGovernments on the WWW: Iceland Iceland Basic Facts Open Directory Project: Iceland Wikipedia: Iceland The World Factbook -- Iceland |
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