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 volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate - Al JazeeraIceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate  Al Jazeera

Iceland’s minister for children resigns over relationship with teen when she was 22 - CNNIceland’s minister for children resigns over relationship with teen when she was 22  CNN

Iceland Volcano Eruption Threatens Town - The New York TimesIceland Volcano Eruption Threatens Town  The New York Times

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Volcanic Eruptions begin in southwestern Iceland; nearby town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated - The Economic TimesVolcanic Eruptions begin in southwestern Iceland; nearby town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated  The Economic Times

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Iceland Launches Major Overhaul Of Residence Permit System To Align With Regional Standards - Travel And Tour WorldIceland Launches Major Overhaul Of Residence Permit System To Align With Regional Standards  Travel And Tour World

Iceland Minister Quits After Confessing To Having A Child With Teenage Boy - NDTVIceland Minister Quits After Confessing To Having A Child With Teenage Boy  NDTV

Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting - BBCWatch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting  BBC

Fifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again? - BBCFifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again?  BBC

Iceland’s Minister for Children resigns over controversial past relationship with a teenager - MintIceland’s Minister for Children resigns over controversial past relationship with a teenager  Mint

We believe in free trade, Iceland PM Frostadóttir says - Euronews.comWe believe in free trade, Iceland PM Frostadóttir says  Euronews.com

Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering evacuation of tourists, residents - The Indian ExpressVolcano erupts in Iceland, triggering evacuation of tourists, residents  The Indian Express

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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)

Economic Uncertainty Impacts Tourism in Iceland - Iceland ReviewEconomic Uncertainty Impacts Tourism in Iceland  Iceland Review

Iceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation - France 24Iceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation  France 24

M&S and Iceland add Dubai-style chocolate bars amid viral trend - The GrocerM&S and Iceland add Dubai-style chocolate bars amid viral trend  The Grocer

2025 Press Releases - Iceland donates an additional CHF 200,000 to WTO Fish Fund - Press/972 - World Trade Organization2025 Press Releases - Iceland donates an additional CHF 200,000 to WTO Fish Fund - Press/972  World Trade Organization

Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome - New ScientistAncient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome  New Scientist

Iceland's minister for children resigns over secret baby with teen boy she had three decades ago: Report - Times of IndiaIceland's minister for children resigns over secret baby with teen boy she had three decades ago: Report  Times of India

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Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano threat - DWIceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano threat  DW

Addison Rae Unveils New Music Video Shot in Iceland - Iceland ReviewAddison Rae Unveils New Music Video Shot in Iceland  Iceland Review

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Iceland to Initiate Review of Residence Permit Rules - SchengenVisaInfoIceland to Initiate Review of Residence Permit Rules  SchengenVisaInfo

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption - DWIceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption  DW

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ASF ships 2,475 steel pipes from China to Iceland - Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding InternationalASF ships 2,475 steel pipes from China to Iceland  Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International

From Iceland — Easter 2025 Opening Hours In Iceland - The Reykjavik GrapevineFrom Iceland — Easter 2025 Opening Hours In Iceland  The Reykjavik Grapevine

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Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering tourist evacuation - ReutersVolcano erupts in Iceland, triggering tourist evacuation  Reuters

Drilling two kilometers deep in search of water for Hafnarfjörður - Iceland MonitorDrilling two kilometers deep in search of water for Hafnarfjörður  Iceland Monitor

Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption – video - The GuardianIcelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption – video  The Guardian

Volcano erupts in Iceland, forcing evacuations of nearby town and Blue Lagoon resort - AccuWeatherVolcano erupts in Iceland, forcing evacuations of nearby town and Blue Lagoon resort  AccuWeather

Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that? - Fast CompanyIceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?  Fast Company

Geophysicist calls for name change: “Iceland does not belong to America” - mbl.isGeophysicist calls for name change: “Iceland does not belong to America”  mbl.is

Iceland Seafood International hf: Information related to Annual General Meeting - GlobeNewswireIceland Seafood International hf: Information related to Annual General Meeting  GlobeNewswire

Whaling season cancelled for second consecutive year in Iceland - Euronews.comWhaling season cancelled for second consecutive year in Iceland  Euronews.com

Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits - BBCIceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits  BBC

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland after a nearby town and spa are evacuated - AP NewsVolcano erupts in southwestern Iceland after a nearby town and spa are evacuated  AP News

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Iceland Foods opens ‘game-changing’ £100m warehouse - Grocery GazetteIceland Foods opens ‘game-changing’ £100m warehouse  Grocery Gazette

We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews - MSNWe believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews  MSN

Iceland: See Vatnajökull and die? - The UNESCO CourierIceland: See Vatnajökull and die?  The UNESCO Courier

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

Volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula: What travellers need to know - Times of IndiaVolcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula: What travellers need to know  Times of India

Iceland’s Most Captivating Destinations: Where to Go and What to See - AirtelIceland’s Most Captivating Destinations: Where to Go and What to See  Airtel

Iceland's 'Earthquake Swarm' and Volcanic Eruptions Forces Evacuation of Tourists and Locals - Travel + LeisureIceland's 'Earthquake Swarm' and Volcanic Eruptions Forces Evacuation of Tourists and Locals  Travel + Leisure

Iceland's minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with a teenager 30 years ago - AP NewsIceland's minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with a teenager 30 years ago  AP News

Why it's time for Norway and Iceland to join EU - EUobserverWhy it's time for Norway and Iceland to join EU  EUobserver

Iceland Foods £100m warehouse a ‘game-changer’ for store expansion plans - The GrocerIceland Foods £100m warehouse a ‘game-changer’ for store expansion plans  The Grocer

EU Country Cancer Profile: Iceland 2025 - OECDEU Country Cancer Profile: Iceland 2025  OECD

Breakthrough coming? Iceland could get solar power from space in 2030 - SpaceBreakthrough coming? Iceland could get solar power from space in 2030  Space

Rare polar bear shot in Iceland after terrifying encounter with resident. Here's what happened - Hindustan TimesRare polar bear shot in Iceland after terrifying encounter with resident. Here's what happened  Hindustan Times

Police in Iceland shoot rare polar bear spotted after years - Times of IndiaPolice in Iceland shoot rare polar bear spotted after years  Times of India

Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police - NDTVPolar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police  NDTV

Easter weather is looking bright across Iceland - Iceland Monitor - mbl.isEaster weather is looking bright across Iceland - Iceland Monitor  mbl.is

Keeping traditional Icelandic knitting alive - BBCKeeping traditional Icelandic knitting alive  BBC

Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90 - The New York TimesFridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90  The New York Times

Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food - BBCInside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food  BBC

Volcano erupts in Iceland, forcing evacuation of tourists and residents - USA TodayVolcano erupts in Iceland, forcing evacuation of tourists and residents  USA Today

Getting connected in Iceland: your guide to eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks - Lonely PlanetGetting connected in Iceland: your guide to eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks  Lonely Planet

Is it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption? Your rights if you have a holiday booked - The IndependentIs it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption? Your rights if you have a holiday booked  The Independent

‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance - The Guardian‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance  The Guardian

Photo gallery: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland visits NATO, 16-Jan.-2025 - NATO - HomepagePhoto gallery: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland visits NATO, 16-Jan.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Plane passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above - BBCPlane passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above  BBC

'My supermarket dinner tasted vile - then I saw it was two years out of date' - Romford Recorder'My supermarket dinner tasted vile - then I saw it was two years out of date'  Romford Recorder

Iceland town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcano erupts - Australian Broadcasting CorporationIceland town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcano erupts  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Iceland - NBC NewsVolcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Iceland  NBC News

New Grand Avenue cafe brings a ‘taste of Iceland’ to Phoenix - Phoenix New TimesNew Grand Avenue cafe brings a ‘taste of Iceland’ to Phoenix  Phoenix New Times