Origin- Iceand began with the settlement by the viking explores and slaves from the east in the late ninth century.
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Flag of Iceland- The color red is said to symbolize the island's active volcanoes; white the ice and snow that covers most of the country, and blue is symbolic of the surrounding Atlantic Ocean.
Iceland's coordinates: 64.9631° N, 19.0208° W
Official Language: Norwegian and foroese
Political map of Iceland
Physical map of Iceland
Icelands Timeline
850-875: The first viking settlers arrive, and bring Irish slaves.
930: People gather in Thingvellir to form the worlds first parliament, or congress.
1200s: Icelanders began to write down the Old Norse Sagas for the first time.
1264: After many attempts, Norway takes control over Iceland.
1380: Norway and Iceland come under Denmark's control.
1402-1404: The Black Death Plague devastates Iceland.
1800: The worlds first Parliament is abolished.
930: People gather in Thingvellir to form the worlds first parliament, or congress.
1200s: Icelanders began to write down the Old Norse Sagas for the first time.
1264: After many attempts, Norway takes control over Iceland.
1380: Norway and Iceland come under Denmark's control.
1402-1404: The Black Death Plague devastates Iceland.
1800: The worlds first Parliament is abolished.
Population Demographics of Iceland
Life expectancy: 83.00 years
Birth rate: 13.8 births/1,000 population
Death rate: 6.3 deaths/1,000 population
Infant Mortality rate: 2.1 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility rate: 2.01 children born/woman
Rate of natural increase: 7.27/15.76 % in total
Net migration rate: 4.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population
Stage of demographic transition model: The stage of Iceland is 4 because of the low death and birth rate
Birth rate: 13.8 births/1,000 population
Death rate: 6.3 deaths/1,000 population
Infant Mortality rate: 2.1 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility rate: 2.01 children born/woman
Rate of natural increase: 7.27/15.76 % in total
Net migration rate: 4.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population
Stage of demographic transition model: The stage of Iceland is 4 because of the low death and birth rate
Population pyramid of Iceland
Population distribution of Iceland
Economic development of Iceland
The economy of Iceland is small and subject to high volatility. In 2011, gross domestic product was US$12.3bn. With a population of 321,000, this is $38,000 per capita, based on purchasing power parity (PPP) estimates.
Climate of Iceland
The climate of Iceland is cold oceanic (Köppen climate classification: Cfc) near the southern coastal area and tundra inland in the highlands. The island lies in the path of the North Atlantic Current, which makes its climate more temperate than would be expected for its latitude just south of the Arctic Circle.
Government of Iceland
Iceland is a constitutional republic with a multi-party system. The head of state is the President. Executive power is exercised by the Government. Iceland is arguably the world's oldest parliamentary democracy, with the Parliament, the Althingi, established in 930. Legislative power is vested in both the Parliament and the President. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
Economic system of Iceland
A swift transition from an export driven-economy, with fishing, energy and aluminium smelting as its stable industries, into an international financial centre had quickly made Iceland a popular destination for foreign investment and currency trading. But the inexperienced, badly managed system was simply unsustainable and soon began buckling under the size of its own expansive growth.
Ethnic groups of Iceland
Norse and Celt/other-94%
Foreign group- 6%
Foreign group- 6%
Religion of Iceland
Lutheran church- 80.7%
Roman catholic- 2.5%
Reykjavik free church- 2.4%
Other- 3.6%
Unaffiliated-6.3%
Unspecified- 3%
Hafnarfjorour free church-1.6%
Roman catholic- 2.5%
Reykjavik free church- 2.4%
Other- 3.6%
Unaffiliated-6.3%
Unspecified- 3%
Hafnarfjorour free church-1.6%
womens rights in Iceland
Women got the right to vote in 1915, five years before the United States. Decades later, on Oct. 24, 1975, practically every woman in Iceland protested for economic equality.This has been going on for about 100 years.Iceland became the first country in the world to grant unconditional equal inheritance rights to women in 1850.
Push and pull Factors in Iceland
Some reasons why people are pushed to Iceland is that the roads are very poor which causes traffic.Another reason is that they dont have many supplies for essentials for doctors, and restaurants.Living spaces are getting crowded for people to live peacefully.
Some reasons why people are pulled to Iceland is the view is spectacular, and is a once in a lifetime to see. If people like seafood, they have plenty of fish there.Their mountains are beautiful to see, and have pretty nice beaches.
Some reasons why people are pulled to Iceland is the view is spectacular, and is a once in a lifetime to see. If people like seafood, they have plenty of fish there.Their mountains are beautiful to see, and have pretty nice beaches.
Diplomatic issues in Iceland
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland´s main issue areas are international relations, international trade and international development co-operation.The government has emphasised the importance of dynamic international co-operation based on the principles of international law and repsonsible participation in international collaboration based on Iceland´s three principal strengths:
- Experience in the sustainable use of marine resources;
- Experience in the use of renewable energy sources;
- Important historical milestones in the campaign for gender equality
There big issue is the trade with any other countries just like Israel.
- Experience in the sustainable use of marine resources;
- Experience in the use of renewable energy sources;
- Important historical milestones in the campaign for gender equality
There big issue is the trade with any other countries just like Israel.
Energy Production and Consumption of Iceland
The most energy is coal followed by oil. the city that produces the most energy in Landsvirkjun
Natural resources of Iceland
Iceland has extensive resources of hydroelectric power and geothermal energy. It is uniquee in that it produces nearly all its electricity from emission-free, sustainable natural resources. Iceland is a world leader in the use of renewable energy.
Infrastructure of Iceland
Iceland enjoys an extensive infrastructure. Roads started to be built in 1900 and construction increased during the 1980s. However, there are still a number of gravel roads in Iceland. The current national road system connects most of the cities and is largely in the coastal areas. It consists of about 12,691 kilometers (7,868 miles) of roads, with 3,262 kilometers (2,022 miles) paved. There are no railroads in Iceland.