Iceland

Country Iceland
Capital Reykjavik
Continent Europe
Currency Icelandic króna(ISK)
Languages Icelandic

Reykjavik

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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 US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. The second half of the 20th century saw substantial economic growth driven primarily by the fishing industry. The economy diversified greatly after the country joined the European Economic Area in 1994, but Iceland was especially hard hit by the global financial crisis in the years following 2008. Literacy, longevity, and social cohesion are first rate by world standards.

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Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground - BBCVolcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground  BBC

Opinion | The Icelandic Landscape Is Changing, and It’s Changing Us - The New York TimesOpinion | The Icelandic Landscape Is Changing, and It’s Changing Us  The New York Times

Icelandic volcano erupts again, prompting evacuations at nearby town and Blue Lagoon - ABC NewsIcelandic volcano erupts again, prompting evacuations at nearby town and Blue Lagoon  ABC News

Lava erupts from gigantic fissure in Iceland following earthquake swarm — and the photos are epic - Live ScienceLava erupts from gigantic fissure in Iceland following earthquake swarm — and the photos are epic  Live Science

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Iceland - Rivers, Glaciers, Lakes - BritannicaIceland - Rivers, Glaciers, Lakes  Britannica

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Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes relay run across Iceland - BBCHardest Geezer Russ Cook completes relay run across Iceland  BBC

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Central Bank of Iceland Keeps Key Rate Unchanged - TradingViewCentral Bank of Iceland Keeps Key Rate Unchanged  TradingView

Tradition in motion: Porsche Heritage Experience in Iceland - Porsche NewsroomTradition in motion: Porsche Heritage Experience in Iceland  Porsche Newsroom

Iceland Airwaves | Reykjavík’s Annual Music Festival Returns with FLAUNT Stage at Art Museum - flaunt.comIceland Airwaves | Reykjavík’s Annual Music Festival Returns with FLAUNT Stage at Art Museum  flaunt.com

From Cliffs To Craters: Inside Shabana Azmi’s Girls’ Trip In Iceland - News18From Cliffs To Craters: Inside Shabana Azmi’s Girls’ Trip In Iceland  News18

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Iceland Central Bank Halts Easing as Inflation Pressure Persists - Bloomberg.comIceland Central Bank Halts Easing as Inflation Pressure Persists  Bloomberg.com

OECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 2025 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 2025  OECD

Visiting The Sky Lagoon In Iceland Awakens The Primal - ForbesVisiting The Sky Lagoon In Iceland Awakens The Primal  Forbes

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A Look At Shabana Azmi's 'Cool', Adventure-Filled Girls' Trip To Iceland - NDTVA Look At Shabana Azmi's 'Cool', Adventure-Filled Girls' Trip To Iceland  NDTV

Iceland supermarket offering £1 reward for reporting shoplifters - BBCIceland supermarket offering £1 reward for reporting shoplifters  BBC

Iceland's central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged at 7.50% - TradingViewIceland's central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged at 7.50%  TradingView

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Iceland lock in final roster for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballIceland lock in final roster for FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

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Iceland Home Prices Are Key for Rate Plans, Central Banker Says - Bloomberg.comIceland Home Prices Are Key for Rate Plans, Central Banker Says  Bloomberg.com

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Development Co-operation Profiles: Iceland - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Iceland  OECD

Danes searching for Danish girl in Iceland - mbl.isDanes searching for Danish girl in Iceland  mbl.is

Iceland Foods makes decisions at the speed of business with Microsoft Fabric and RTI | Microsoft Customer Stories - MicrosoftIceland Foods makes decisions at the speed of business with Microsoft Fabric and RTI | Microsoft Customer Stories  Microsoft

Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter - The GuardianIceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter  The Guardian

How Shabana Azmi Made Iceland the Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destination - Times NowHow Shabana Azmi Made Iceland the Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destination  Times Now

Twelfth volcanic eruption in four years felt in Iceland near capital - Al JazeeraTwelfth volcanic eruption in four years felt in Iceland near capital  Al Jazeera

Shabana Azmi visits Iceland ahead of 75th birthday: 'We walked 50 minutes through largest glacier in the world' - Mid-dayShabana Azmi visits Iceland ahead of 75th birthday: 'We walked 50 minutes through largest glacier in the world'  Mid-day

Bergþóra’s story: how Iceland transformed youth alcohol consumption - World Health Organization (WHO)Bergþóra’s story: how Iceland transformed youth alcohol consumption  World Health Organization (WHO)

Justin Bieber Finds Peace in Iceland for ‘First Place’ Video - Rolling StoneJustin Bieber Finds Peace in Iceland for ‘First Place’ Video  Rolling Stone

News: NATO Secretary General welcomes Icelandic Prime Minister to NATO Headquarters, 28-May.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO Secretary General welcomes Icelandic Prime Minister to NATO Headquarters, 28-May.-2025  NATO - Homepage

MARISOL chats new music, Iceland and her unique style [Interview] - EARMILKMARISOL chats new music, Iceland and her unique style [Interview]  EARMILK

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Lithuania defeats Iceland to wrap up EuroBasket prep games - EurohoopsLithuania defeats Iceland to wrap up EuroBasket prep games  Eurohoops

Iceland's confusing upcoming referendum on relations with EU - EUobserverIceland's confusing upcoming referendum on relations with EU  EUobserver

Iceland’s Arnarlax posts heavy loss, lowers harvest target amid salmon market chaos - Undercurrent NewsIceland’s Arnarlax posts heavy loss, lowers harvest target amid salmon market chaos  Undercurrent News

Iceland travel - Lonely PlanetIceland travel  Lonely Planet

Climate change drives record-breaking heat in Iceland and Greenland challenging cold adapted ecosystems and societies - World Weather AttributionClimate change drives record-breaking heat in Iceland and Greenland challenging cold adapted ecosystems and societies  World Weather Attribution

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Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Belgian Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing in Iceland with first Keflavik deployment - Defence Industry EuropeBelgian Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing in Iceland with first Keflavik deployment  Defence Industry Europe

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Post Office Suspends US Shipments Amid Customs Rule Change - Iceland ReviewPost Office Suspends US Shipments Amid Customs Rule Change  Iceland Review

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President von der Leyen visits Iceland and announces launch of talks on Security and Defence Partnership - European CommissionPresident von der Leyen visits Iceland and announces launch of talks on Security and Defence Partnership  European Commission

Iceland tops the Human Development Index - United Nations Western Europe - UnricIceland tops the Human Development Index - United Nations Western Europe  Unric

Iceland’s PLAY seeks cash, eyes transition by early 4Q25 - ch-aviationIceland’s PLAY seeks cash, eyes transition by early 4Q25  ch-aviation

Laufey Shares The Inspirations Behind 'A Matter Of Time': From Iceland To Anxiety - GRAMMY.comLaufey Shares The Inspirations Behind 'A Matter Of Time': From Iceland To Anxiety  GRAMMY.com

Hekla could erupt at any time - ruv.isHekla could erupt at any time  ruv.is

Iceland country profile - BBCIceland country profile  BBC

10 Reasons Why Indian Travellers Should Visit Iceland in 2025 - Moneycontrol10 Reasons Why Indian Travellers Should Visit Iceland in 2025  Moneycontrol

RÚV English Radio - GRÍMSÆVINTÝRIN Á BORG - ruv.isRÚV English Radio - GRÍMSÆVINTÝRIN Á BORG  ruv.is

After visiting 2 of Iceland's famous lagoons, there's only one I'd return to on future trips - Business InsiderAfter visiting 2 of Iceland's famous lagoons, there's only one I'd return to on future trips  Business Insider

Russ ‘Hardest Geezer’ Cook Joins Represent for 600km Ultra Challenge Across Iceland - menshealth.comRuss ‘Hardest Geezer’ Cook Joins Represent for 600km Ultra Challenge Across Iceland  menshealth.com

EU looks North: why Iceland and Norway are rethinking their stance on membership - ??????????? ??????EU looks North: why Iceland and Norway are rethinking their stance on membership  ??????????? ??????

Epic Iceland Eclipse Festival set for Summer 2026 - We Rave YouEpic Iceland Eclipse Festival set for Summer 2026  We Rave You

Iceland Pauses Rate Cuts as Inflation Proves Hard to Tame - CoindooIceland Pauses Rate Cuts as Inflation Proves Hard to Tame  Coindoo

Iceland has no armed forces, but that could change - The EconomistIceland has no armed forces, but that could change  The Economist

Could Iceland Join The EU? Reykjavik Eyes Accession Talks As Security, Trade Tensions Mount - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyCould Iceland Join The EU? Reykjavik Eyes Accession Talks As Security, Trade Tensions Mount  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

This Nordic Nation Was Named One of the Safest and Most Peaceful Countries on Earth—Here's How to Plan the Perfect Trip - Travel + LeisureThis Nordic Nation Was Named One of the Safest and Most Peaceful Countries on Earth—Here's How to Plan the Perfect Trip  Travel + Leisure

Icelandic Salmon - Second quarter presentation and first half report 2025 - GlobeNewswireIcelandic Salmon - Second quarter presentation and first half report 2025  GlobeNewswire

“Everyone is stunned by these decisions” - Iceland Monitor“Everyone is stunned by these decisions”  Iceland Monitor

Hannah Kent’s new memoir is a love letter to Iceland and an ‘enthralling’ murderer - The ConversationHannah Kent’s new memoir is a love letter to Iceland and an ‘enthralling’ murderer  The Conversation

News - Iceland’s salmon exporters fear tariff differences will mean higher retail prices - Fish FarmerNews - Iceland’s salmon exporters fear tariff differences will mean higher retail prices  Fish Farmer

I'm a psychology expert in Iceland, one of the world's happiest countries—our No. 1 secret is this 'ancient' mindset - CNBCI'm a psychology expert in Iceland, one of the world's happiest countries—our No. 1 secret is this 'ancient' mindset  CNBC

From Vikings to Volcanoes: My Excursion to Iceland - Harvard CollegeFrom Vikings to Volcanoes: My Excursion to Iceland  Harvard College

Why Icelanders are happier than ever - BBCWhy Icelanders are happier than ever  BBC

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Spring Heat Wave in Iceland - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Spring Heat Wave in Iceland  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Top 9 Best Restaurants in Selfoss, Iceland - Guide to IcelandTop 9 Best Restaurants in Selfoss, Iceland  Guide to Iceland

Iceland Plans for a More Volcanic Future - Bloomberg.comIceland Plans for a More Volcanic Future  Bloomberg.com

The sounds and songs of Iceland's melting landscape - BBCThe sounds and songs of Iceland's melting landscape  BBC

The best time to visit Iceland - Lonely PlanetThe best time to visit Iceland  Lonely Planet

Icelandic Salmon - Invitation to presentation for the second quarter 2025 results - GlobeNewswireIcelandic Salmon - Invitation to presentation for the second quarter 2025 results  GlobeNewswire

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Why Iceland leads the way in reinventing classical music - Financial TimesWhy Iceland leads the way in reinventing classical music  Financial Times

Iceland volcano: Residents evacuated as lava spews out - BBCIceland volcano: Residents evacuated as lava spews out  BBC

Represent’s 247 pushes into endurance space with 607km ultra-endurance relay in Iceland - endurance.bizRepresent’s 247 pushes into endurance space with 607km ultra-endurance relay in Iceland  endurance.biz

Iceland itineraries: 4 routes around the country - Lonely PlanetIceland itineraries: 4 routes around the country  Lonely Planet

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism? - The Guardian‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?  The Guardian

Iceland National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Iceland National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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