Republic of Iceland is located in between the Greenland Sea and The Atlantic Ocean of the European Continent, with a
population of 313,183, making it the 179th largest in national population. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavik with a total
population of 119,108. The country encompasses 103,000 square kilometers making it the 107th largest country in total
area. It shares boundaries with Greenland Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Denmark Strait.
President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson is recognized as the chief of state and achieves that status through popular vote and
holds that position for a four year term with no term limits. Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir is recognized as the Head
of Government and achieves that status following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the
majority coalition is usually the prime minister. Its form of government is a Constitutional Republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 16th of June 1944.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Icelandic, English, Nordic and German. It counts among its major
religions Lutheran, Church of Iceland, Reykjavik Free Church, Roman Catholic, Hafnarfjorour Free Church, Other
Christian, Other and Unaffiliated As sources of mass communication it has 3 AM, 77 FM, 1 Short Wave and 14 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Hvannadalshnukur, its highest point at 2,110 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterway is Sandahofn.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing, aluminum smelting,
ferro-silicon production, geothermal power and tourism. Its official currency is Icelandic Krone.
Here’s something you may not know about Iceland. People in Iceland per capita read more books than people anywhere
else in the world.
population of 313,183, making it the 179th largest in national population. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavik with a total
population of 119,108. The country encompasses 103,000 square kilometers making it the 107th largest country in total
area. It shares boundaries with Greenland Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Denmark Strait.
President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson is recognized as the chief of state and achieves that status through popular vote and
holds that position for a four year term with no term limits. Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir is recognized as the Head
of Government and achieves that status following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the
majority coalition is usually the prime minister. Its form of government is a Constitutional Republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 16th of June 1944.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Icelandic, English, Nordic and German. It counts among its major
religions Lutheran, Church of Iceland, Reykjavik Free Church, Roman Catholic, Hafnarfjorour Free Church, Other
Christian, Other and Unaffiliated As sources of mass communication it has 3 AM, 77 FM, 1 Short Wave and 14 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Hvannadalshnukur, its highest point at 2,110 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterway is Sandahofn.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing, aluminum smelting,
ferro-silicon production, geothermal power and tourism. Its official currency is Icelandic Krone.
Here’s something you may not know about Iceland. People in Iceland per capita read more books than people anywhere
else in the world.
| Blue Lagoon-hot water and mud for all! |
| Geyser-one of thousands in Iceland |
| Hot water cave- part of Iceland's extensive geothermal network |
| Humpback whale off Iceland's Atlantic coast, its lowest point |
| City of Reykjavik- Iceland's capital and largest city |
| Viking ruin can be found all over Iceland |
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| NEWSPAPERS Iceland Review Visit Reykjavik |
| Vatnajokull- the largest glacier in Europe is found on Iceland |
| Hvannadalshnukur- Iceland's highest point |
| Icelandic ponies |
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Updated 11 July 2012
Updated 11 July 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.3% (2009 est.)
less than 1,000
less than 100
less than 1,000
less than 100
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| Bjargtangar- the westernmost point of both Iceland and Europe |
| Grimsey- the northernmost point of the Iceland mainland |
| Hangikjot- an Icelandic dish of smoked lamb |
| Holar in central Iceland |
| Icelandic girl in national costume |
| Isafjordur in northwest Iceland |
| Kolbeinsey- the northernmost island of Iceland |
| Neskaupstadur- the easternmost point of Iceland |
| Viking ship sculpture near Reykjavik |
| Surtsey Island- an active volcano and the southernmost island of Iceland |
| Vik columns- the southernmost point of the Icelandic mainland |
