Iceland

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

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

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Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021 - The HinduIceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021  The Hindu

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

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Halla Tómasdóttir Reflects on First Year as Iceland’s President - Iceland ReviewHalla Tómasdóttir Reflects on First Year as Iceland’s President  Iceland Review

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Trump hits Iceland with 15% tariff - RÚV.isTrump hits Iceland with 15% tariff  RÚV.is

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)

How to get the most out of a trip to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon - The TimesHow to get the most out of a trip to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon  The Times

Former Iceland PM backs stronger India-Nordic ‘partnerships’, says ‘Greenland not for sale’ - ThePrintFormer Iceland PM backs stronger India-Nordic ‘partnerships’, says ‘Greenland not for sale’  ThePrint

Education Meets Exploration - ResidentNews.netEducation Meets Exploration  ResidentNews.net

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Women’s EURO 2025: Finland beats 10-woman Iceland 1-0 in opener - SportstarWomen’s EURO 2025: Finland beats 10-woman Iceland 1-0 in opener  Sportstar

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

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Iceland travel - Lonely PlanetIceland travel  Lonely Planet

From Iceland — An Assortment Of Good Reads - The Reykjavik GrapevineFrom Iceland — An Assortment Of Good Reads  The Reykjavik Grapevine

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

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Iceland volcano emits smoke and glowing lava in 12th eruption since 2021 - ReutersIceland volcano emits smoke and glowing lava in 12th eruption since 2021  Reuters

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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)

Tourists watch spectacular volcanic eruptions in Iceland - AP NewsTourists watch spectacular volcanic eruptions in Iceland  AP News

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

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Iceland country profile - BBCIceland country profile  BBC

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Iceland, Montenegro or Albania? Analysis: Which country will join the European Union first? - Vox News AlbaniaIceland, Montenegro or Albania? Analysis: Which country will join the European Union first?  Vox News Albania

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

Iceland to launch negotiations on security, defence partnership with EU - ReutersIceland to launch negotiations on security, defence partnership with EU  Reuters

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Israel / Palestinian Territories : Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs - New York Call - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsIsrael / Palestinian Territories : Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs - New York Call  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Owner of Iceland's largest tourist attraction issues dire warning about island's future: 'I've seen dramatic changes' - The Cool DownOwner of Iceland's largest tourist attraction issues dire warning about island's future: 'I've seen dramatic changes'  The Cool Down

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

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

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Latest Iceland Volcano Eruption Spews Wall Of Lava - The Weather ChannelLatest Iceland Volcano Eruption Spews Wall Of Lava  The Weather Channel

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Murderous wives and Iceland’s queen of noir — a crop of female-led fiction - Financial TimesMurderous wives and Iceland’s queen of noir — a crop of female-led fiction  Financial Times

See how architects in Iceland want to build with molten lava - CNNSee how architects in Iceland want to build with molten lava  CNN

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

Five Acts to See at Innipúkinn 2025 - Iceland ReviewFive Acts to See at Innipúkinn 2025  Iceland Review

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

Iceland volcano leaves visual spectacle in 12th eruption in four years - The Washington PostIceland volcano leaves visual spectacle in 12th eruption in four years  The Washington Post

Norway 4-3 Iceland: Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum score twice as Norway extend 100% record - BBCNorway 4-3 Iceland: Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum score twice as Norway extend 100% record  BBC

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Watch as lava spews from Iceland volcano - BBCWatch as lava spews from Iceland volcano  BBC

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Photographer Captures Dreamy Photos of Volcanic Eruption During a Rainstorm - PetaPixelPhotographer Captures Dreamy Photos of Volcanic Eruption During a Rainstorm  PetaPixel

Reykjanes volcano (Iceland) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 23 July-29 July 2025 (New Activity / Unrest) - Volcano DiscoveryReykjanes volcano (Iceland) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 23 July-29 July 2025 (New Activity / Unrest)  Volcano Discovery

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News: Finnish Air Force leads NATO Air Policing in Iceland for the first time, 06-Feb.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: Finnish Air Force leads NATO Air Policing in Iceland for the first time, 06-Feb.-2025  NATO - Homepage

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

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Eruption ongoing on the Sundhnúkur crater row - Icelandic Meteorological officeEruption ongoing on the Sundhnúkur crater row  Icelandic Meteorological office

Satellite Images Show Rapid Retreat of Icelandic Glacier - Iceland ReviewSatellite Images Show Rapid Retreat of Icelandic Glacier  Iceland Review

Lava Nears Iceland’s Blue Lagoon - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Lava Nears Iceland’s Blue Lagoon  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

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