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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 in?
Greenland is part of the North American Plate, so that makes it part of the Continent of North America, although it is considered to be European as it is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark.
What companies offer Iceland online shopping?
Many websites have international shipping. Shopping online is not the problem so much as shipping to the country in question. However, for Iceland, there are websites like Nordicstore and Nammi.
Is coal a natural resource in Iceland?
Coal mining was ceased in Iceland decades ago. Even when they were mined Icelandic coals were considered low quality due to how 'young' the land is.
How do you say 'Hello' in Icelandic?
hæ or halló
the letter æ makes the sound eye
and the letter ó make the sound the letter o ( meaning the way you say o)
Can you show me three pictures of Iceland?
How about 20 photos of Iceland? See these great pictures of the country at http://iceland-photos.blogspot.com
Eric the Red was a Viking explorer who was the first European in Greenland. He sailed from Iceland in 982 and led a group of colonists to Greenland in 986. The Vikings used long wooden ships (called knorrs); these ships had a large, square sail on a central mast. Eric the Red (also called Erik Thorvaldson, Eirik Raude, or Eirik Torvaldsson) was born in Norway, but his family settled in western Iceland, after his father, Thorvald Asvaldsson, was banished for murdering a man. Eric later killed two men in Iceland and was banished from Iceland for three years. After hearing of the discovery by Gunnbjorn Olfsson of some islands that lay west of Iceland, Eric decided to sail to these islands during his banishment. With a crew, he sailed due west from from the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in 982. He found Gunnbjorn's islands (off eastern Greenland near what is now Angmagssalik) and then landed on the coast of eastern Greenland. He named this harsh place Midjokull (which means "middle glacier"). Eric then sailed south and rounded the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell). He again landed on the southwestern coast (this area would later be called Eystribygd, meaning the Eastern Settlement). After spending the winter on "Erik's Island," he sailed up Erik's fjord. He spent the two following winters at the southern tip of Greenland, exploring the area. In 985, Eric's banishment from Iceland was over, so he returned to Breidafjord, Iceland. He called this new land Greenland (even though it was covered with ice) to make it sound nicer than it was and encourage settlement (Eric was feuding with many people on Iceland and wanted to start a new settlement without his enemies). Eric and 400 to 500 settlers in 14 ships arrived to settle Greenland in 986. They settled in Brattahlid (now called Julianehåb), the Eastern Settlement and Godthab (or Nuuk), the Western Settlement. After doing well for a while, the settlements experienced unusually cold weather. Some of the settlers returned to Iceland (the last recorded voyage between Iceland and Greenland was in 1410), but the rest of the settlers disappeared. It is thought that either the Inuit people attacked the settlers or they died from epidemics and starvation. Eric had a daughter, Freydis, and three sons, the explorer Leif Ericsson, Thorvald, and Thorsteinn. Eric died sometime during the winter of 1003-1004.
How much does it cost to go ice skating at iceland in Virginia Beach?
Only seven dollars! And if you have more than two the rest are free!
How much sulphur dioxide is produced in Iceland?
Sulphar Dioxide is the gas that volcanoes release. How much Iceland produces depends on how many and how often volcanoes erupt.
Is the Berlin ice land bridge located in Alaska?
No, the Berlin land bridge is actually located in Berlin, Germany. It cuts across from Norway, and allows for above-land travel to India from any country in Europe.
What is the currency used in Iceland and in Australia?
The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic króna.
The currency of Australia is the Australian dollar.
What does the Iceland flag look like?
It is a red 'Nordic cross' (Christian cross), that is on top of a larger white Nordic cross, with a blue background. :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :00000000000XXXX0000000000000000 :XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX :XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX :00000000000XXXX0000000000000000 :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB :BBBBBBBBB00XXXX00BBBBBBBBBBBBBB That, there is a rough typographical sketch of mine. X being red, and B bluea, and 0 white.
What are some car hire companies in Iceland?
If you're looking to hire a car in Iceland, then there are many choices available. The following are examples of companies you can contact. SAD Cars,Reykjavik Renta Car and Europcar can be contacted to provide this service.
Where can you buy icelandic lamb in the us?
Whole foods has icelandic lamb from about Oct through Dec
the National Church of Iceland--a Lutheran body (from Wikipedia)
Is iceland in the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere?
Iceland is in the Northern Hemisphere. It's located near the North Pole, between Canada and Europe.
How do you get you last name in iceland?
Icelanders usually have the traditional last name, which is the father's first name and then 'dóttir' (meaning 'daughter') or son is added to the end. Example: If the father's name is Jón and he has a son, his son's last name would be Jónsson meaning Jón's son. If Jón has a daughter, her last name would be Jónsdóttir, meaning Jón's daughter.
