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Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, with a population of 364,134 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. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are 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 polar climate.

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Earthquake disrupts interview with Iceland's PM An earthquake in Iceland briefly disrupted an interview between Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius and Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:42Published 1 week ago

Chicken nugget launched into space to celebrate Iceland’s 50th anniversary Supermarket Iceland has celebrated 50 years by sending a chicken nugget intospace. The breaded snack took just under two hours to reach 110,000 feet abovethe Earth. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:21Published 2 weeks ago

Beluga whales enjoy first open water swim in new sanctuary home Two beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, have taken their first swimin their open water sanctuary home in Iceland. Carefully monitored by thewhales’ expert care team, Little Grey and Little.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:23Published on September 27, 2020

Air bridges: Denmark, Slovakia and Iceland added to quarantine list A list of countries and territories in Europe from which people don't need toquarantine on arrival in England, as it's announced that arrivals fromDenmark, Slovakia and Iceland will have to quarantine.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on September 24, 2020

'Virus hunter' in Iceland explores geothermal hot springs for answers What's it like to work as a virus hunter? In this week's Futuris, Euronews' Julian Lopez goes to Iceland to find out.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published on September 14, 2020

Gareth Southgate puzzled by Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood's actions in Iceland England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not understand how Phil Fodenand Mason Greenwood thought their action in Iceland were acceptable. Southgatewas speaking following the 0-0 draw against.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on September 9, 2020

Gareth Southgate commends players for late victory in 'strange' clash against Iceland England manager Gareth Southgate has commended his players for winning theirNations League match against Iceland, despite only having 10 men following aKyle Walker dismissal. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published on September 5, 2020

Iceland v England: Nations League match preview Gareth Southgate's England squad are preparing to take on Iceland in theNations League, after a long spell away from international football. Here areall the key stats for the game ahead. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:12Published on September 4, 2020

Gareth Southgate hints at Maguire's return in October England manager Gareth Southgate speaks to the press as his team prepares toface Iceland in the Nations League. The manager said Harry Maguire would beconsidered for future games in October. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published on September 4, 2020

Study Shows Coronavirus Antibodies Can Last at Least Four Months A new study from Iceland provides reassurance that our antibodies are long-lasting. Covid-19 antibodies can last at least four months according to reports at Gizmodo. That is, assuming that we produce.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on September 3, 2020

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In pictures: Seaside photos taken 800 miles apart Photographers in Scotland and Iceland paired up to capture their local areas. BBC News - Published on September 17, 2020

England striker Greenwood apologises over Covid breach England forward Mason Greenwood apologises after being dropped from the squad over a breach of coronavirus quarantine guidelines in Iceland. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020
England: Phil Foden & Mason Greenwood to leave camp after quarantine breach Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood are to leave the England camp after breaking Covid-19 quarantine guidelines in Iceland, says manager Gareth Southgate. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020
Walker takes 'full blame' for red card against Iceland Kyle Walker says he takes "full blame" after being sent off for England and hopes to "be back" in the team. BBC News - Published on September 5, 2020
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