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We are 307,000 Icelanders living in the Republic of Iceland. Our capital is Reykjavik (115,000), the world's northernmost capital. Other towns: K�pavogur, Hafnarfj�r�ur, Akureyri. We speak Icelandic. Icelandic has evolved very little since the 12th century and is related to the other Scandinavian languages. English is widely spoken. Learn Icelandic here. What is our country like? What does Iceland look like: The coastline is shaped by fjords and 52% of the land is a desert of lava and ice. Watch live web-cameras in Iceland here. How is the weather: wet and windy. Average temperatures are 15�C for Summer and -5�C for Winter. Our major industries are fishing, aluminium smelting, power generation, banking and tourism. Know more about our economy here. Our Government type is a republic. Iceland is not a member of the European Union, although we are part of the European Economic Area (EEA). Know more about our institutions here. About Icelandic history - 10.000 Norse colons settled in Iceland between 872 and 930 AD. Know more about the Vikings here. - The Parliament in Thingvellir is the oldest parliament of Europe. - Leif Eriksson was the first European to sail to America in 1000 AD. - Norway took control of the island in the 13th century and Denmark took it over in the 14th century. - Iceland attained home rule from Denmark in 1904 and eventually gained full independence in 1944. The Icelanders are known for... Leifur Eir�ksson, the first European to reach America, Bj�rk and The Sugarcubes are famous for their musical talent ; Halld�r Laxness, writer and Nobel Prize. You also know Iceland because our geysers and volcanoes. Reagan and Gorbachov met here and ended the Cold War in 1984. The Icelandic Sagas, medieval literary works which give account of Viking life and war. What to see in Iceland -The capital Reykjavik, the sophistication of an European city surrounded by the most dramatic scenery anywhere on earth. - Make friends in Reykjavik's bustling night life. - Swim at the Blue Lagoon on the Reykjanes peninsula, set amongst the snowed lava fields, bathing in naturally-heated, mineral-rich steaming waters. - Geyser Strokkur, the Vikings believed the island held the fire from Hell. - Vatnaj�kull, snowmobile in the largest glacier in Europe. - The northern fjords, an incomparable beauty. - Go whale watching from Skjalfandi. - Mivant Park, the biggest wild duck sanctuary in the world. - The midnight sun, between May and July the sun never sets. Northern lights in winter, magic on the skies. - Thingvellir National Park and the thundering Gullfoss waterfalls, the biggest in Europe. - Contact the Tourist Office for more information about Iceland. Iceland in The Scandinavian Shop  Travelling
to Iceland? You can find here travel guides and maps of Iceland. Information
about the country and the capital Reykjavik, what to do, where to go and tips.Learning Icelandic? A selection of basic and intermediate self-study courses, grammars and dictionaries to help you learning the language. Delicious Icelandic cuisine: Cooking books with the tastiest flavors of the Icelandic cuisine; meats, fish, soups, breads and desserts.  Interested
in Icelandic Music? Bands like The Sugarcubes and Björk, plus the
very best of Scandinavian pop-rock, Nordic classical music, and the enchanting
sounds of the Nordic folk tunes. Iceland-Ware
and Flags! Jerseys, Hoodies, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Raglans and Tops to
keep you in style while showing your Icelandic origin. Who
were the Vikings? Learn about the infamous pirates from Scandinavia. Sagas
and Eddas, Viking History, Norse Mythology, Viking Art, Viking Movies, Vikings
for Kids... Scandinavica.com
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