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Iceland
Iceland is a European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It has a total area of 39,769 sq mi and an estimated population of around 318,006 as of 2010.
1,642 Questions
How long is the flight from Indianapolis to iceland?
It would take about 9 hours to fly from Indianapolis, Indiana to Hawaii. There is approximately 4,335 miles between the two locations.
Why do people speak icelandic?
Danish is a mandatory subject in the schools of Iceland, because:
Iceland was under the control of the Danish Crown from 1380 to 1944.
Also note that Iceland was a Norwegian possession from 1262 to 1814, but Iceland along with Norway was ruled by Danish monarchs from 1380.
In the early 1800s, Denmark was involved in the Napoleonic Wars, lost by some measures in war of some sort with Sweden, and Norway (which had been part of Denmark since 1536) was ceded to Sweden, but Norway's overseas possessions (including Iceland) remained under Danish control.
-I also noticed that you asked "why do some Icelanders speak Danish?"
Most, if not all Icelanders that aren't halfwits can read and write Danish quite well, but speaking or understanding spoken Danish is completely different.
The, uhm "old ppl" of Iceland you might expect to speak excellent Danish, and rather dreadful English, though many "old ppl" adjusted well with post-war British influence and speak very good English...
Iceland has one of the highest standards of living in the world, and ranks second place on the Human Development Index (HDI). Iceland has an extremely advanced economy that relies on a heavy banking sector, export of the nation's extensive natural resources, energy independence. (Iceland primarily relies on its own geothermal energy for electricity.)
What are the best sources of information about travel to Iceland?
All-Iceland is the best travel site about Iceland. It is The US Travel Agency specializing in only Iceland. It contains pictures and also a phone number so you can contact someone about any questions you may or may not have.
Whats the Largest city in Iceland?
The second largest city in Iceland is Kópavogur with a population of 26,157.
How were people affected by the eruption in Iceland?
People were affected because the ash cloud caused airlines to cancel all the flights and it was blocking the sun and polluting the air
What is a popular sport in Iceland?
the most popular activity in Iceland is whale watching i know because i have been to Iceland it is very big and is very lovely they have very kind people there
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There are NO countries that border Iceland. Iceland is island which means it is a piece of land that is surrounded by water, not land. There is only one major body of water that surrounds Iceland: the Atlantic Ocean.
How many miles long is Iceland?
We don't have miles, we use Kilometers. One kilometer is about 1,6 miles i think.
What is Iceland most Known for?
Because of its volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice. Natural wonders such as The Blue Lagoon and Dettifoss Waterfall abound. Iceland is also known for its rich cultural heritage, Norse mythology, and folklore. Horse riding in Iceland is always an unique experience as the Icelandic horses are famous for having an extra gait and being smaller than horses elsewhere. Seeing the Northern Lights is on the bucket list of many people and Iceland is an excellent location which makes dream in reality. I had visited this places with a tour guide Discover Iceland and it’s a mind blowing place.
What are some human environment interactions in Iceland?
Human environment interaction in Iceland is similar to most other countries. Whenever we do anything to change the environment, that is interaction.
- Harnessing geothermal power
- Building roads.
- Building houses.
- Cutting down trees.
- Planting crops
- NOT Polluting the atmosphere with carbon dioxide
- Learning how to survive in a harsh climate.
- NOT Throwing litter
- Establishing a landfill
- Building a dam or a bridge across a river.
What is the distance between the Arctic Circle and Iceland?
The state of Kentucky (USA) is located between 36°30'N and 39°9'N. The arctic circle is on 66°33'N. Given the fact that there is 10,000 km from the north pole to the equator (a distance spanning 90°), there must be between 3,043 km and 3,338 km from Kentucky to the arctic circle.
It's about 2,000 miles (3200 km) from central Kentucky to the Arctic Circle.
Forests are sparse in Iceland, but native birch trees are still found. At one time, the birch trees were plentiful. Forestry and grazing sheep thinned the birch forests out. Willow grows as shrubs, but sometimes reaches tree-size.
Cannabis or marijuana is illegal in Iceland.
Answers will not help you break the law.
The answer to your question is "yes". Iceland stores are open on bank holidays, but the hours may vary.Local Iceland stores in the village normally open at 9am-6pm on Mondays, but usually they're open from 10am until 5pm because of the bank holiday.
Is there snow in Iceland at the moment?
23. May 2009: No. At the top of really high mountains, yis, but not anywhere near sealevel.
How long does it take for a letter to get from New York to iceland?
It should get there within a week.
What is one dollar worth in Iceland?
The unit of Icelandic currency is the króna, which means crown. The plural is krónur - one króna,several krónur. At this writing (February 2010), the króna is worth about 1/125 of a United States Dollar and 1/200 of a Euro.
A króna is technically divided into 100 aurar, much like a dollar is divided into cents, but nobody really cares anymore.
