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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.
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No. It has never been, and by all changes it never will be. Actually, in the late 10th century a group of Icelanders, and some Norwegians inhabited the south western coast of Greenland, the explorer, who was exiled from Norway and Iceland named it Greenland, and yes that was to make it sound better. (No offence to Greenlanders)
And that is why Greenland is part of Denmark today, if anything there is a much higher logical claim that Greenland would be part of Iceland, rather than vice versa.
What is the absolute location of Reykjavik?
The largest city in Iceland, Reykjavik is also its capital. Home to a majority of Iceland’s population, the city is the social hub for much of the country with a vibrant social scene and some of the most popular nightclubs in Europe.
Although the largest city, Reykjavik retains a small town feel with colorful houses lining the streets alongside commercial businesses. It has a lively arts culture which can be seen throughout the city in the forms of sculptures and an excellent range of museums. Located on the coast, there are many sea excursions that leave from Reykjavik, the most popular being whale watching excursions. In the waters around Iceland there are several species of whale and dolphin including humpback and minke. These are often seen on the excursions.
Reykjavik is a capital city like no other. With a culture shaped by its environment, it is a warm and open city whose memories will linger with you after you leave.
What countries does Iceland trade with?
THe European union by far, others being the United States and Japan
What currency exchange ratings are there in Reykjavik Iceland?
About 60 Icelandic kronur per US dollar.
Exchange rates change every day. While it's not normal WikiAnswers policy to say "use the Internet", that's the best approach in this case. You can check a site such as www.xe.com, CNNMoney, etc. for the latest conversion factors.
How did Iceland use geothermal energy?
Iceland lies on a contructive plate boundary whichs means that the plates are moving away from eachother. this means that there is a lot of tectonic activity which heats the rocks (they are close to the mantle). Water can be heated using this heat. the steam from the heated water can be used to create electricity by driving a turbine with the steam.
This electricity can be used in homes in the same way other countries use electricity from coal. The difference is that coal is finite and the geothermal is not. This means that it is cheap and sustainable, and so it would be silly for Iceland not to use this.
What was the magnitude of the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull the icelandic volcano?
its was huge and dangerous many people died and many people couldn't get on a plane to from or over Europe.
What type of volcano is Eyjafjallajökull in iceland?
It is a composite type, also known as the stratovolcano type.
What are iceland national colors?
The Icelandic flag has 3 colors: blue (for mountains), white (for ice), and red (for fire, secondary to the active volcanoes in the country).
What is icelands main language?
The language of Iceland is Icelandic and the currency is Icelandic Krona (IKR)
Which is the contenent of Iceland?
It's not on any one continent, it's an island. However, most people consider it part of Europe.
What types of jobs do people in Iceland have?
These are some jobs that icelandic people have/ get a job:
- Major industries: tourism, IT and communication technology, food production (particularly seafood), engineering, energy (particularly geo-thermal power), medical cosmetic and health technology.
- Recent growth areas: tourism, financial services, medical cosmetic and health technology.
- Industries in decline: construction.
- Shortage occupations: engineering, computer programming, systems administration and skilled health personnel.
- Major companies: Activas, Alcan, Eimskipafélag Íslands, Frisk Software International, Icelandair Group, Marel, Nýherji, Orkuveita Reykjavíkur and Siminn.
Nature;
Þingvellir, Vatnajökull, Gullfoss&Geysir.. etc
Man-made;
Hallgrímskirkja
What countries are near iceland?
It's actually literally a huge dessert island far away from.. Well mostly everything.
If you'd go south (almost south), with some little change of direction you'd hit either, some tiny *tropical* islands (with alotta luck), or Antarctica.
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Closest bodies of land are Greenland (287 km) and the Faroe Islands (420 km).
Closest distance to mainland Europe is 970 km (Norway).
Read more: What_are_bordering_countries_of_iceland
What time do iceland stores close?
Yes, Iceland should be running as normal. My local Iceland certainly is! Go to http://www.iceland.co.uk/page/view/store_locator to find your local store, and give them a quick phone to be safe.
In the waters near Iceland ship captains must be on the lookout for?
The waters of Iceland are known for icebergs all year around, even in summer.
How far from Iceland is the Arctic Circle?
On 1 January 2016, the most northerly point of Scotland, and the UK, Out Stack[1], Shetland, will be 637.775 km[2] or 396.295 international miles due south from the Arctic Circle[3].
On 1 January 2016, the most northerly point of mainland Scotland, and the Island of Great Britain, Easter Head[4], Dunnet Head, will be 879.744 km[2] or 546.648 miles due south from the Arctic Circle[3].
On 1 January 2016, the most southerly point of mainland England, and the Island of Great Britain, Lizard Point[5], will be 1849.646 km[2] or 1149.317 miles due south from the Arctic Circle[3].
On 1 January 2016, the most southerly point of England, and the UK, Pednathise Head[6], Isles of Scilly, will be 1860.269 km[2] or 1155.918 miles due south from the Arctic Circle[3].
1. At Mean High Water Springs ETRS89 60° 50' 38.807494" N, personally determined from Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 Detail MasterMap digital mapping.
2. Using Charles Karney's GeodSolve online geodesic calculator.
3. UT 00:00 00.000 1 January 2016 at WGS84 66° 33' 55.782" N, personally calculated using the PHP Science Labs website, Obliquity of the Ecliptic and Nutation in Obliquity calculator (true obliquity using the IAU 2000B nutation series).
4. At Mean High Water Springs ETRS89 58° 40' 19.896799" N, personally determined from Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 Detail MasterMap digital mapping.
5. At Mean High Water ETRS89 49° 57' 31.285384" N, personally determined from Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 Detail MasterMap digital mapping.
6. Most southerly Mean High Water point in England, and the UK, ETRS89 49° 51' 47.462716" N, personally determined from Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 Detail MasterMap digital mapping.
What is the area of Iceland in km?
It is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a wonderful topography, perhaps unequaled by any other country. Last year I had visited this country with the help of discover.is.
Not so much Iceland, perhaps the islands creating the Bering Sea in the North Pacific would be a better exanple - look on Google Earth...
