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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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What continent is Greenland and Iceland part of?
Iceland was populated from Europe hundreds of years ago so the people think of themselves as European but it lies in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is not physically part of any continent.
In the OCEAN . Mwhaha, though if you're actually going to Iceland to fish, they are in many freshwater lakes and rivers, but I think you need to get a permit of some sort to fish in many of them.
What was the population of Iceland?
The city of Reykjavik had a population of 120,165 in 2008. If you include the suburbs and other areas around the city, the population is 201,847. Almost 2/3 of the people in Iceland live in and around Reykjavik.
What type of plate boundary runs across iceland?
Iceland is situated on a divergent plate boundary known as the Mid Atlantic Ridge.
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Does Iceland Air partner with United Airlines?
Iceland Air, has a codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, and I believe on all AS routes systemwide not just with the Seattle hub
Is English main language in Iceland?
Iceland's only "de facto" official language is Icelandic.
Danish and English are both required subjects in school, so they are also widely spoken. German is also a widely spoken foreign language.
They have one language in Iceland, and its called Icelandic.
They teach English and Danish in school though.
English from 5th grade and up, and Danish from 7th grade and up.
Icelandic is the language of Iceland.
icelandic.
in ice land they speak icelandic but nothing else
Icelandic is the language spoken in Iceland.
For second languages English is widespread, most can manage some Danish; German, French and Spanish are uncommon.
The language of Iceland is Icelandic. It is a member of the Germanic family of languages and most similar to the ancestoral Scandinavian language Old Norse. It's also similar to Faroese, Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
People from Iceland speak Icelandic, Which is a Nordic language, much like Norwegian, Swedish or Danish.
In Iceland they speak Icelandic.
This is from wikipedia:
Icelandic, a North Germanic language, is closely related to Faroese and some West Norwegian dialects
icelandic
Icelandic and English
Icelandic, which is related to Faroese.
Icelandic.
They only have one language, its called Icelandic.
Though they do teach English and Danish in school there.
But they only use Icelandic
Icelandic.
They speak Icelandic, which is quite similar to old Norwegian and Swedish.
yes....! icelandic -_-
icelandic
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic
Icelandic.
Icelandic. Or Íslenska like they say in Iceland :)
Íslenska = pronounced eeslenskaa)
its icelandic.
But, you learn basic English and danish in school though.
Icelandic, English, the Nordic languages, and German are widely spoken in Iceland.
There are no other official languages in Iceland, but like all the Scandinavian countries, they speak English and usually at a very good level. Some Icelandic people may speak Norwegian, Danish or Swedish, but it all depends.
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The only languages spoken in Iceland, *besides Icelandic* are only languages you might expect from immigrants, about 7% of the population, in 2008. A large portion of these immigrants were non-permanent workers of some sort mainly from Poland, Lithuania or Thailand.
Oh, and Icelanders are required by law to go to school ^^, and are therefore learn Danish, English and have the option of choosing German, French or recently Spanish.
Iceland is a rare example of a monolingual society. The only two languages in Iceland are:
- Icelandic
- Icelandic sign language (only used by about 60,000 people).
If you think of it a long time ago ( about year 1500) the vikings set sail on a light ship called the Drakor to explore the sea. They are the one to discover Iceland and Groenland. The vikings lived in Norway,Sweden and Finland which i think they have a language of there own so the Icelanders could speak these 3 languages and if you actually want to find out how about you go there yourself
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How many whales does iceland kill each year?
Whaling Season
1985/86 - Japan - 1,194 USSR - 3,028
1986/87 - Japan - 2,252 Norway - 379 Korea - 69 USSR - 3,028
1987/88 - Japan - 577 Norway - 373
1988/89 - Japan - 241
1989/90 - Japan - 330
1990/91 - Japan - 327 Norway - 5
1991/92 - Japan - 288 Norway - 1
1992/93 - Japan - 330 Norway - 95
1993/94 - Japan - 330 Norway - 226
1994/95 - Japan - 351 Norway - 280
1995/96 - Japan - 540 Norway - 218
1996/97 - Japan - 517 Norway - 388
1997/98 - Japan - 538 Norway - 503
1998/99 - Japan -489 Norway - 625
1999/00 - Japan - 539 Norway - 591
2000/01 - Japan - 480 Norway - 487
2001/02 - Japan - 540 Norway - 552
2002/03 - Japan - 593 Norway - 634
2003/04 - Japan - 594 Norway - 647 Iceland - 37
2004/05 - Japan - 601 Norway - 544 Iceland - 25
Source: Secretariat & IWC Website.
The numbers shown are known recorded kills of Orca whales. The number of whales actually taken (poached) could exceed the number that was recorded.
Over 1,500 whales are hunted every year. Commercial whaling has been banned since 1986. But whaling continues under false pretenses now call "Scientific Research". This kills hundreds of whales every year. Even the fishing industry has caught nearly 1,000 whales in fishing nets.
What is the highest mountain in Iceland?
==Hvannadalshnúkur.== or 'hnjúkur'... at 2,109 m (6,921 ft) though, it was previously set as 2,119 m (6,950 ft) ..Because it's upon the Öræfajökull volcano. (Which is under a glacier.) (..So it melts.)
What is the latitude and longitude of easternmost point of Iceland?
Easternmost point - Hvalbakur, Suður-Múlasýsla:
Latitude: 64°35′N
Longitude: 13°14′W
What is the whether like in Iceland?
You can go play winter sports and play snowball fights. However, you need suffer from extreme coldness and of course, the vocalno air popution at there.
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It's just like in any other western country.
With beyond beautiful nature.
How much is a 100 kroner worth in US Dollars?
Jan-2010 :
100 Danish Kroner would be worth $19.32
100 Norwegian Kroner would be worth $17.62
100 Swedish Kronor would be worth $14.15
How many hours Toronto to Iceland?
They are 2930 air miles (approx. value) away from each other. Note that this is a straight distance between the two places. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path or road/sea route chosen.
The time required for flight between the above places is 9 hrs. Average speed of 500 miles/hour is used to calculate the time. This time is inclusive of the landing and take off times. However, the time required for the baggage and security checking has not been added. The actual time may change depending on the flight path chosen.
What do Icelandic Sheepdogs eat?
The Icelandic horse eats hay, grass, carrots, apples, barley, grains, horse mix, senior feed, hay blocks and pretty much anything a normal horse would eat. They only eat herbs though. They are herbivores. Just so you know, they are mammals.
Who is the Ambassador to the US for Iceland?
United States Ambassador to Iceland was created in 1941.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are all part of Scandinavia.
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In Iceland what do bad kids get in their shoe?
If you've been bad, you get a rotting potato in your shoe instead of a toy or other gift.
Which ocean surrounds Iceland?
Iceland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, located near the Arctic Circle, between Greenland and Norway.
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How long is the flight from iceland to Copenhagen?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 3 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc
How long is flight from Detroit to Iceland?
Flying from Florida to Iceland takes about 7hrs 15min to 7hrs 45min, that is if you're leaving from Orlando. Going through the airport in Keflavik, Iceland, usually doesn't take long since things are well controlled.
And if anyone asks:
No, we don't live in snowhouses. (You'd be amazed how many people ask)
No, the women don't sleep around. (For some reason some traveling agencies have advertised Icelandic women as "sluttish")
Yes, food and alcohol is expensive (But you must try the "balls of ram" and "rotten shark" with Icelandic brennivín.)
And, recently, Iceland was voted the best country to live in out of all the European countries.
So, like we say "Island, best i heimi!!!" - Iceland, the best place in the world!!!-
How do the land structures of icland help confirm seafloor spreading?
the Iceland is directly on top of the mid-Atlantic Ocean.Iceland has volcanoes.
