0
No. Though it is geographically closer to North America than it is to Europe, Iceland is considered part of Europe. It marks the border between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
No. Not really. Geographically, tectonically, about half of the Icelandic mainland is, indeed on the North American plate, but the idea of a continent developed long before anyone heard of tectonic plates. Culturally, ethnically, lingually, politically and historically, Iceland is a European country, despite some differences.
But no, Iceland is generally [always] considered part of Europe. Of the Nordic (~Scandinavian) countries, Iceland has the most American influence, but Icelanders are highly indepentent with their own culture.
(Icelandic culture isn't American, and hasn't really been affected by foreign influence.)
But no. European. Not American. However, using strict geographical criteria instead of cultural ones, Iceland is indeed part of North America because it is closer to North America than Europe. Culture has no meaning in a geographical context. Is Australia part of Europe because they speak English there? Of course not. Nearby Canada also has a European culture, but this counts for nothing. Using geographical criteria only, YES, Iceland is part of North America. And so is Jan Mayen Island.
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Iceland is considered to be part of Europe because?
Iceland is a part of Europe because of its history and culture, also is the majority of Iceland in Europe but not in North America.
Are Greenland and Iceland part of na?
North-America? Yes, Greenland is IN North-America but it's apart of Denmark. Iceland is in Europe there for not apart of North-America.
Is Iceland a country or island of the continent of north America?
Iceland is an independent island country and part of the continent of Europe.
What is the shortest distance between North America and Europe?
Based on Google Earth armchair exploration, and if Greenland is considered part of North America and Iceland part of Europe, the shortest distance between North America and Europe is 733 miles.
Iceland which continent?
There's no such thing as a "continet", "Iceland" is four things I know of: -- Huge island in the North Atlantic, the Republic of Iceland, a 'former settlement' in California, and a supermarket chain in the U.K.
What is the land from in Iceland?
The land in Iceland comes from volcanoes. They are part of the Mid Ocean Ridge in the center of the Atlantic Ocean. that ridge is slowly pushing Europe and America apart. In Iceland, you can stand with one foot in Europe and one foot in North America.
What continent does Iceland and Greenland belong to?
Even though you do not normally learn it in elementary school, Greenland is part of North America whereas Iceland is in Europe.
Is ice land part of north America?
No. Iceland is part of Europe. it is one of the five Scandinavian countries. it is also one of the few countries in Europe where volcanoes and earthquakes can occur. And if you may be wondering, Greenland isn't part of North America either. Greenland is part of Denmark.
Which part of the world is iceland in?
It is half in America and half in Europe, but is told as in Europe
What large island is part of north America but belongs to a country in Europe where is it located?
greenland in denmark
On which continent is Iceland?
Iceland is actually located in the North Atlantic Ocean and so not on a continent. However, it is considered part of the continent Europe.
What large island is part of north America but belongs to Europe?
What large island is part of North America, but belongs to Europe?
