Iceland

Iceland / Nordurland vestra / Varmahlid /
 island, country
Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (names of Iceland); IPA: [ˈliðvɛltɪð ˈistlant]) is a country in northern Europe, comprising the island of Iceland and its outlying islets in the North Atlantic Ocean between the rest of Europe and Greenland. It is the least populous of the Nordic countries and the second smallest; it has a population of about 316,000 (April 1, 2008 estimate) and a total area of 103,000 km². Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík.

Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is volcanically and geologically active on a large scale; this defines the landscape in various ways. The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterized by sand fields, mountains and glaciers, while many big glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Iceland has a temperate climate relative to its latitude and provides a habitable environment and nature.

Photo insert shows how the place looks from space during the winter time.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   64°57'56"N   18°59'43"W

Comments

  • In the 2008 financial meltdwon, Iceland faced severe economic crisis. As per reliable resources, this country faced a "national bankruptcy" situation, as its economy was heavily dependent on its outsized banking sector.
  • Global Warming is real ! This is no joke. Just take a look . Most all of the ice on Iceland is melted and you can clearly see mostly green vegetation.
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