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
Iceland - CIA World Fact Book
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Iceland Volcanic Eruption Fourth In Three Months, Nears Town - Videos from The Weather Channel - The Weather ChannelIceland Volcanic Eruption Fourth In Three Months, Nears Town - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel

Iceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road - BBC.comIceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road  BBC.com

Iceland's largest volcanic eruption turns sky orange with massive plumes of smoke - The Times of IndiaIceland's largest volcanic eruption turns sky orange with massive plumes of smoke  The Times of India

Watch | Iceland Volcano Erupts Again, Blue Lagoon Residents Told To Leave - News18Watch | Iceland Volcano Erupts Again, Blue Lagoon Residents Told To Leave  News18

Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava - The Indian ExpressIceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava  The Indian Express

Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open while Blue Lagoon Spa closes doors - Hindustan TimesIceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open while Blue Lagoon Spa closes doors  Hindustan Times

Iceland: Lava from volcanic eruption blocks roads, encroaches on town I Horrific VIDEO - India TV NewsIceland: Lava from volcanic eruption blocks roads, encroaches on town I Horrific VIDEO  India TV News

Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions in last three years - Deccan HeraldIceland sees string of volcanic eruptions in last three years  Deccan Herald

Iceland Volcano Erupts For Fourth Time in 3 Months - TIMEIceland Volcano Erupts For Fourth Time in 3 Months  TIME

Iceland’s Violent Volcanic Eruption - GKTodayIceland’s Violent Volcanic Eruption  GKToday

Sagas and geothermal swimming pools – Reykjavík moves to a different rhythm - The GuardianSagas and geothermal swimming pools – Reykjavík moves to a different rhythm  The Guardian

Now Arriving at J.F.K.: Horses From Iceland and Dogs From the West Bank - The New York TimesNow Arriving at J.F.K.: Horses From Iceland and Dogs From the West Bank  The New York Times

Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights? - EuronewsIceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights?  Euronews

Iceland volcano erupts for the fourth time, here's all you need to know - India Today - India TodayIceland volcano erupts for the fourth time, here's all you need to know - India Today  India Today

Iceland Volcano Spews Lava in Fourth and Most Powerful Eruption in Three Months - Smithsonian MagazineIceland Volcano Spews Lava in Fourth and Most Powerful Eruption in Three Months  Smithsonian Magazine

Iceland Declares A State Of Emergency After Another Volcanic Eruption; Is It Safe To Visit NOW? - Curly TalesIceland Declares A State Of Emergency After Another Volcanic Eruption; Is It Safe To Visit NOW?  Curly Tales

Volcano Erupts Again On Iceland Peninsula, Fourth Time Since December - NDTVVolcano Erupts Again On Iceland Peninsula, Fourth Time Since December  NDTV

Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December - The Times of IndiaIceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December  The Times of India

Villages threatened again: New volcanic eruption in Iceland - Weather News - Follow weather live - Weather & RadarVillages threatened again: New volcanic eruption in Iceland  Weather News - Follow weather live - Weather & Radar

Iceland in state of emergency after volcano erupts, fourth time in 3 months - Al Jazeera EnglishIceland in state of emergency after volcano erupts, fourth time in 3 months  Al Jazeera English

Lava from Iceland volcano continues to advance - Le MondeLava from Iceland volcano continues to advance  Le Monde

Iceland's latest volcanic eruption is decreasing in power, and defences are holding - The HinduIceland's latest volcanic eruption is decreasing in power, and defences are holding  The Hindu

Volcano in Iceland erupts for fourth time in three months - The GuardianVolcano in Iceland erupts for fourth time in three months  The Guardian

Travel Unpacked: Qatar Airways first-class cabins and safety advice for Iceland - The NationalTravel Unpacked: Qatar Airways first-class cabins and safety advice for Iceland  The National

Iceland Volcano Continues Spewing Lava for Third Day - Voice of America - VOA NewsIceland Volcano Continues Spewing Lava for Third Day  Voice of America - VOA News

Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption Crosses Road | In Pics - Outlook IndiaIceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption Crosses Road | In Pics  Outlook India

Iceland volcano erupts for the fourth time, here's all you need to know - MSNIceland volcano erupts for the fourth time, here's all you need to know  MSN

Iceland volcano erupts forcing residents to evacuate - Al Jazeera EnglishIceland volcano erupts forcing residents to evacuate  Al Jazeera English

Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik will head to Iceland next week to shoot an extraordinary culinary expedition - The Times of IndiaPark Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik will head to Iceland next week to shoot an extraordinary culinary expedition  The Times of India

Lava reaches defence barriers after Iceland volcano eruption - EuronewsLava reaches defence barriers after Iceland volcano eruption  Euronews

Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions in last three years - ReutersIceland sees string of volcanic eruptions in last three years  Reuters

Iceland volcano eruption; Blue Lagoon evacuated: See photos of scene - USA TODAYIceland volcano eruption; Blue Lagoon evacuated: See photos of scene  USA TODAY

Aerial footage shows Icelandic volcano erupting – video | World news - The GuardianAerial footage shows Icelandic volcano erupting – video | World news  The Guardian

Iceland’s volcanic eruption largest in recent times - The Tribune IndiaIceland’s volcanic eruption largest in recent times  The Tribune India

State of emergency declared as fourth volcanic eruption hits Iceland - Yahoo News UKState of emergency declared as fourth volcanic eruption hits Iceland  Yahoo News UK

Iceland volcano erupts again, spewing fountains of lava - ReutersIceland volcano erupts again, spewing fountains of lava  Reuters

Video Volcanic eruption sends lava flowing towards sea in Iceland - ABC NewsVideo Volcanic eruption sends lava flowing towards sea in Iceland  ABC News

Iceland: Volcano erupts for fourth time in 3 months - DW (English)Iceland: Volcano erupts for fourth time in 3 months  DW (English)

Iceland volcano erupts prompting evacuation of Blue Lagoon - CNNIceland volcano erupts prompting evacuation of Blue Lagoon  CNN

Iceland volcanic eruption: barriers appear to hold back lava outside town - The GuardianIceland volcanic eruption: barriers appear to hold back lava outside town  The Guardian

Iceland volcano: 'Most powerful' eruption yet narrowly misses Grindavik but could still trigger life-threatening toxic gas ... - Livescience.comIceland volcano: 'Most powerful' eruption yet narrowly misses Grindavik but could still trigger life-threatening toxic gas ...  Livescience.com

Volcanic eruption forces evacuations and threatens Iceland’s Blue Lagoon - NBC NewsVolcanic eruption forces evacuations and threatens Iceland’s Blue Lagoon  NBC News

Video: Iceland volcano spews fountains of lava as massive eruption prompts state of emergency - WIONVideo: Iceland volcano spews fountains of lava as massive eruption prompts state of emergency  WION

Iceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road - BBCIceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road  BBC

Iceland volcano erupts, prompting Blue Lagoon evacuation - CNN InternationalIceland volcano erupts, prompting Blue Lagoon evacuation  CNN International

Watch: Volcanic eruption in Iceland closes roads - USA TODAYWatch: Volcanic eruption in Iceland closes roads  USA TODAY

'We are starting a journey': Iceland green debut flourishes - GlobalCapital'We are starting a journey': Iceland green debut flourishes  GlobalCapital

Iceland Volcano Bursts Open Sending Lava In Every Direction - Videos from The Weather Channel - The Weather ChannelIceland Volcano Bursts Open Sending Lava In Every Direction - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel

Iceland volcano erupts again near Grindavik, Blue Lagoon evacuated - The Associated PressIceland volcano erupts again near Grindavik, Blue Lagoon evacuated  The Associated Press

Volcano in Iceland erupts for the fourth time in three months - USA TODAYVolcano in Iceland erupts for the fourth time in three months  USA TODAY

Iceland's lava flows captured: Uncertain future for Grindavik – DW – 03/18/2024 - DW (English)Iceland's lava flows captured: Uncertain future for Grindavik – DW – 03/18/2024  DW (English)

Iceland volcano continues to spew lava but eruption has stabilized, scientists say - Fox WeatherIceland volcano continues to spew lava but eruption has stabilized, scientists say  Fox Weather

Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months - FRANCE 24 EnglishIceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months  FRANCE 24 English

No major infrastructure damage in Icelandic eruption - CNNNo major infrastructure damage in Icelandic eruption  CNN

Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December - ABC NewsVolcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December  ABC News

Iceland Volcano Erupts in Plumes of Fire With Little Notice - The New York TimesIceland Volcano Erupts in Plumes of Fire With Little Notice  The New York Times

Iceland Volcano Update After Latest Eruption - NewsweekIceland Volcano Update After Latest Eruption  Newsweek

Iceland’s Play Shifts Board Chair Ólafsson To CEO - Aviation WeekIceland’s Play Shifts Board Chair Ólafsson To CEO  Aviation Week

Video Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December - ABC NewsVideo Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December  ABC News

Iceland volcano pouring out fountains of lava in fourth eruption since December - New York PostIceland volcano pouring out fountains of lava in fourth eruption since December  New York Post

Photos Show Wall of Fire and Smoke in Iceland's Latest Eruption - GizmodoPhotos Show Wall of Fire and Smoke in Iceland's Latest Eruption  Gizmodo

Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time since December - FRANCE 24 EnglishIceland volcano erupts for fourth time since December  FRANCE 24 English

Iceland's largest volcanic eruption turns sky orange with massive plumes of smoke - Lokmat TimesIceland's largest volcanic eruption turns sky orange with massive plumes of smoke  Lokmat Times

An Icelandic volcano is erupting for the 4th time since December - KRTV NEWS Great FallsAn Icelandic volcano is erupting for the 4th time since December  KRTV NEWS Great Falls

Iceland Volcano Eruption: State Of Emergency Declared As Lava Reaches Defense Barriers - PINKVILLAIceland Volcano Eruption: State Of Emergency Declared As Lava Reaches Defense Barriers  PINKVILLA

Iceland volcanic eruption triggers state of emergency - ITIJIceland volcanic eruption triggers state of emergency  ITIJ

Iceland volcano in fourth eruption since December - BBC.comIceland volcano in fourth eruption since December  BBC.com

Volcano erupts in Iceland, causing another round of evacuations - CBS NewsVolcano erupts in Iceland, causing another round of evacuations  CBS News

Iceland volcano eruption prompts evacuations - CBS NewsIceland volcano eruption prompts evacuations  CBS News

What's causing all the Iceland volcanic eruptions? - CTV News WindsorWhat's causing all the Iceland volcanic eruptions?  CTV News Windsor

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts again - BBC.comWatch: Iceland volcano erupts again  BBC.com

Icelandic volcano erupts again, sending lava toward Grindavik - The Washington PostIcelandic volcano erupts again, sending lava toward Grindavik  The Washington Post

Lava shoots into sky as Icelandic volcano erupts - ABC NewsLava shoots into sky as Icelandic volcano erupts  ABC News

Is it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption? - The IndependentIs it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption?  The Independent

I'd Fly to Iceland Just for Its Pastries and Robust Bakery Scene - Travel + LeisureI'd Fly to Iceland Just for Its Pastries and Robust Bakery Scene  Travel + Leisure

Iceland declares state of emergency following another volcanic eruption - MSNIceland declares state of emergency following another volcanic eruption  MSN

Iceland Volcano Erupts | News | 2news.com - KTVNIceland Volcano Erupts | News | 2news.com  KTVN

Iceland Volcano | World News | postregister.com - Post RegisterIceland Volcano | World News | postregister.com  Post Register

Iceland in state of emergency after fourth volcanic eruption since December - New York PostIceland in state of emergency after fourth volcanic eruption since December  New York Post

Iceland fishing town still safe, authorities say amid volcano eruption - Global NewsIceland fishing town still safe, authorities say amid volcano eruption  Global News

Iceland declares state of emergency after series of powerful earthquakes rock Reykjanes peninsula - The HinduIceland declares state of emergency after series of powerful earthquakes rock Reykjanes peninsula  The Hindu

Iceland Volcano | World News | postregister.com - Post RegisterIceland Volcano | World News | postregister.com  Post Register

Lava continues to pour from volcano in Iceland - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZLava continues to pour from volcano in Iceland  NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

Iceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency - BBCIceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency  BBC

Iceland volcano eruption latest: State of emergency as flowing lava threatens region’s main water pipe - The IndependentIceland volcano eruption latest: State of emergency as flowing lava threatens region’s main water pipe  The Independent

Drone Footage Captures Second Day of Volcanic Eruptions in Iceland - Yahoo News UKDrone Footage Captures Second Day of Volcanic Eruptions in Iceland  Yahoo News UK

Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months - the 'most powerful so far' - Sky NewsIceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months - the 'most powerful so far'  Sky News

Iceland Volcano Map Shows Danger Area and Fissure After Fiery Eruption - NewsweekIceland Volcano Map Shows Danger Area and Fissure After Fiery Eruption  Newsweek

Iceland volcano live: Watch as lava flows towards evacuated Grindavik town - BBCIceland volcano live: Watch as lava flows towards evacuated Grindavik town  BBC

Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December - ReutersIceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December  Reuters

Iceland Volcano | World News | postregister.com - Post RegisterIceland Volcano | World News | postregister.com  Post Register

Iceland volcano in fourth eruption since December - BBCIceland volcano in fourth eruption since December  BBC

Icelandic volcano erupts for fourth time in three months - Interesting EngineeringIcelandic volcano erupts for fourth time in three months  Interesting Engineering

Drone Footage Captures Nighttime Volcanic Eruption in Iceland - Yahoo News UKDrone Footage Captures Nighttime Volcanic Eruption in Iceland  Yahoo News UK

Watch lava flow from Iceland’s volcano… again - CNNWatch lava flow from Iceland’s volcano… again  CNN

Volcano in Iceland still spewing smoke and lava after Saturday eruption - TVP WorldVolcano in Iceland still spewing smoke and lava after Saturday eruption  TVP World

Iceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road - AOLIceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road  AOL

Government urged to prevent 'crazy' deal that could grant Iceland access to Irish fishing waters - TheJournal.ieGovernment urged to prevent 'crazy' deal that could grant Iceland access to Irish fishing waters  TheJournal.ie

Iceland's Blue Lagoon Closes Again Because of Volcanic Eruption - Matador NetworkIceland's Blue Lagoon Closes Again Because of Volcanic Eruption  Matador Network

As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow? - The Indian ExpressAs thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?  The Indian Express