iceland

Icelan, officially the Republic of Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (names of Iceland); IPA: [ˈliðvɛltɪθ ˈistlant]) is a country in northern Europe, comprising the island of Iceland and its outlying islets in the North Atlantic Ocean between the rest of Europe and Greenland. It is the least populous of the Nordic countries and the second smallest; it has a population of about 316,000 (April 1, 2008 estimate) and a total area of 103,000 km². Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík.

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It's Europe's second-largest island
Large glaciers covering this island nation include Langjokull, Hofsjokull & Vatnajokull
An island, it's the world's northernmost "I" country
On this island the "Smoky Bay", or Reykjavik, was settled first
Despite its location near the Arctic Circle in the N. Atlantic, it has more hot springs than any other country
Iceland,Norway,Sweden
Cooked sheep's head is eaten there; it gets really cold; Reykjavik is the capital
Girls can see geysers in this country where the name originated
Skaldic, a bit different than Eddaic poetry, originated in Norway, but was developed mainly on this island
In 1980 Reykjavik Theater director VIgdis Finnbogadottir became this country's first woman president
The Leif Ericson proof had 2 versions: the U.S. dollar & this island country's kronur
Formed in 930 A.D., the Althing of this country is one of the oldest legislative assemblies in the world
In 2010 stranded airline passengers learned that Eyjafjallajokull is a volcano in this country
Nice lad
The Balder story largely comes from Snorri Sturluson, writing on this island
On March 29, 1947 Hekla in this north Atlantic nation erupted, spreading ash as far away as Finland
The highest point in this island nation is Hvannadalshnukur, the summit of a volcano
Keflavik & Grindavik call to you, & we'll throw in a 50/50 shot at seeing Bjork somewhere
The IDF, this country's defense force, based at Keflavik, is manned by Americans
With its economy ailing, in 2008 this country offered $559 packages including air & 3 nights at a Reykjavik hotel
By the year 1000, at least 25,000 Scandinavians had settled on this north Atlantic island
Sales of the 2000 Leif Ericson millennium coin funded a student exchange between the U.S. & this island country
Snorri Sturluson, from this island, wrote a history on Norwegian kings from Odin to his own time
About 10% of this island nation is covered by snowfields & glaciers
In 1972 this nation extended its territorial waters to 50 mi., causing a "cod war" with Britain & others
In 2000 this No. 7 most-livable country came out with what may be its first slacker film, "101 Reykjavik"
The largest natural lake on this North Atlantic island is Thingvallavatn near the capital
In the North Atlantic: CLND
This island nation's minister of culture & education, Bjorn Bjarnason, is the son of a former prime minister
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Ironically, this north Atlantic nation has the world's greatest number of hot springs
Cold & volcanic island nation of the North Atlantic
The Prose Edda, a 13th c. work from Snorri Sturluson, is a cultural masterpiece of this island nation
Vigdis Finnbogadottir led a theatre co. for many years before becoming this country's president in 1980
The northernmost 18-hole golf course in Europe is at Akureyri in this volcanic country
The first permanent settler in this country was a Norwegian Viking named Ingolfr Arnarson
Medieval poet Snorri Sturluson wroth the Prose Edda, one of this country's greatest literary works
Olafur Johannesson became this island's P.M. & promptly devalued its currency
Glaciers cover nearly 15% of this island nation east of Greenland
Fearing German occupation, U.S. forces took control of this north Atlantic island nation on July 7
After Great Britain, this north Atlantic country is Europe's 2nd largest island
Exiled for manslaughter, Eric the Red was forced to leave this country around 981
A 1963 underwater eruption began the formation of the island of Surtsey off this north Atlantic country
In 1944 this island country severed all its formal ties with Denmark & became a republic
Vatnajokull, the largest glacier in this country, covers some 3,200 square miles
Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier, covers nearly 3,200 square miles of this island country
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Surtsey, a volcanic island of this country, was named for Surtur, a mythical god of fire
Althings considered, this North Atlantic country has 7 people per square mile
This small island nation in the North Atlantic has more than 100 volcanoes
This North Atlantic nation is home to Odadahraun, the largest lava bed on Earth
In 1988, after an over 70-year ban, this European island country allowed the brewing and selling of strong beer
In its native language, Lydveldid Island is the official name of this country independent since 1944
In 1949 the NATO Treaty was signed by the U.S. & 11 other countries, including this volcanic island nation
The statue of Leif Ericson in this country's capital of Reykjavik was a gift from the U.S.
In June 1783 Lakagigar began spewing lava on this north Atlantic island & didn't stop until February 1784
This island country broke away from Denmark in 1944 with Sveinn Bjornsson as its first president
This island country, a charter member of NATO, has a Coast Guard but hasn't had an army since 1869
This country's 266,000 people should keep its 500,000 sheep away from Mount Hekla, an active volcano
From 930-1262, this country's Althing served as both court & legislature
The favorite NPR show of this country's president Olafur Ragnar Grimsson is probably "Althings Considered"
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On Dec. 1, 1918 this island became a self-governing kingdom united with Denmark
Abundant geothermal power is a prominent natural resource of this island
The closest European country to Greenland is this country only 200 miles to the east
A statue of Leif Eriksson is out front of the Hallgrmskirkja Church--one of this country's tallest buildings
This European island nation's largest lake is Thingvallavatn in the southwest
Related to Old Norse, Islenska is the official language of this island country
In 930 the Vikings set up the Althing, considered the world's oldest parliament, in this country
Faxa Bay in the North Atlantic is between this country's Snaefells & Reykjanes peninsulas
Named for a fire god, Surtsey emerged from the Atlantic in '63 & became part of this country
Country Bobby Fischer was in in 1972 when he became the 1st American to win the World Chess Championship
On June 6, this North Atlantic nation celebrates Sjomannadagur or "Seafarer's Day"
On June 1, 1976 the United Kingdom & this Atlantic island nation agreed to end the "Cod War"
The flag seen here waves over this island country of the north Atlantic
More than half of the people of this north Atlantic nation live on the shore of Faxa Bay
When on this north Atlantic island be sure to try hakarl, a traditional dish of rotten shark
In this island country, nearly 60% of eruptions, like those of Katla, occur under glacial ice
President Vigdis Finnbogadottir
By a vote of its parliament, the Althing, this island country adopts Christianity
This island that gained independence from Denmark in 1944 is below the Arctic Circle
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This country gave Denmark the cold shoulder in 1944 by declaring its independence after 564 years of Danish rule
People on this European island nation read more books per person annually than any other
Despite being named for this cold country, the poppies seen here are warmly received in the United States
Between this country's Snaefells & Reykja Peninsulas, Faxa Bay has 2 eastern arms: the Hval & Borgar Fjords

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