Iceland

Island republic in Northern Europe

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Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 358,780 and an area of 103,000 km² (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík, with Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country being home to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate.

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Showbiz whales freed from captivity arrive in Iceland

Two performing beluga whales are freed to live out their days in a secluded Icelandic bay.
BBC News - Published 4 days ago

Top travel experiences in the world, per TripAdvisor

Italy, Chicago and Iceland tours top TripAdvisor's Travelers’ Choice Awards for Experiences, which spotlights the top tours around the world.
USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago

▶ Videos for Iceland

Two beluga whales land safely in Iceland on latest leg of re-homing trip

Two beluga whales have arrived safely in Iceland on the latest leg of their re-homing journey. Little Grey and Little White started their trip in Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai. The former captive..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:33Published 5 days ago

Five Ways Billionaires Spend Their Spare Time

1. Boating. 2. Traveling, with Egypt, Japan and Iceland being favorite destinations. 3. Collecting art. 4. Politics, mostly by donating to certain campaigns or issues. 5. Sports, with golf being the..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Australia and Iceland qualify for Eurovision final

Iceland's Hatari and Australia's Kate Miller-Heidke have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest's grand final following a high-energy semi-final in Tel Aviv. Miller-Heidke is one of the favourites..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on May 15, 2019