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viking who wanted other viking to trade with their current port called the frozen country Greenland to trick the arriving vikings to come there and Iceland is called Iceland because it was a rival group of the Greenland vikings and since the Greenland viking were stronger they named the country Iceland so none would go there and take business away from greenland
What else can I help you with?
Why is life in Greenland very difficult?
Green is a misnomer in the name. There is a lot of ice and cold in Greenland. Actually, Iceland should be called Greenland and Greenland should be called Iceland.
Why does Iceland have the nick name the land of fire and ice?
Iceland is called "The Land of Fire and Ice" because it contains a lot of ice and volcanoes
Is Iceland made completely out of of ice?
No, Iceland is not made completely out of ice. It is an actual island, with rock and soil, and glaciers on top. It also has some active volcanoes (which have been causing trouble recently; I'm sure there are people who would prefer for Iceland to be made entirely of ice).
What is the nick name for iceland?
The Land of Fire and Ice
What was Iceland before it was a Iceland?
If you mean the name then before it was named Iceland it was called Snæland (Snowland (some dude saw snow in the mountains and thought it was a good idea)) Iceland was only named Iceland because someone saw some ice floating in sea when they arrived. Iceland is not covered with snow and ice and there for it is not an "ice" land
What is the name of Iceland's Navy fighter pilot?
fire and ice
Is Greenland Iceland?
No. There is one little confusing thing though. Iceland is green and warm, while Greenland is covered in snow and ice.
How can you sell ice in Iceland?
how do you sell ice in an iceland
Facts about Iceland?
Its covered in ice It is land People there are icelanders Okay, that is completely wrong. First of all, despite its name, Iceland is very green and has plenty of lush vegetation. Also, they have a penis museum. Pretty awesome fact, huh?
What is the name of the continent of ice land?
Iceland is considered a part of Scandinavia, and Scandinavia is a group of nations in northern Europe. The name of the continent of which Iceland is a part of is therefore: Europe.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the Rose flower Green Ice?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Rosa 'Green Ice'.
Can you go husky sledding in summer in ice land?
WEll Nah its Iceland its iN THE nAME
