Iceland Facts show that it is situated in the northern Europe. Iceland is an island between Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the UK. Norwegian immigrants first settled in Iceland in 87 AD. It was under the rule of Norway and Denmark. Finally in 1944, 17th June Iceland got independence and became a Republic.
Two ethnic groups inhabit Iceland. Mixture of Norse & Celts (94%) and foreign origin(6%).
Iceland Facts gives you the geographical information of Iceland.
Geographical Coordinates: 6500N, 18OO W
Total Area: 103,000 sq km
Land Area: 100,250 sq km
Water Area: 2750 sq km
Coastline: 9,970km
Temperature: Mild, windy winter and damp, cool summer
Natural Resources: Fish, Hydro power, Geothermal Power, Diatomic power
Iceland Facts also provides you with the
political information.
Capital: Reykjavik
Population: 300,000
Government Type: Constitutional Republic
Independence: 17th June 1944
Constitution: 16th June 1944
Political Parties: Independence Party, Left-Green Movement, Liberal Party, Progressive Party, Social Democratic Alliance, People's Alliance Social Democratic Party.
The various Administrative Divisions in Iceland according to which the country is governed are Vesturland, Sudhurnes, Nordhurland Eystra, Nordhurland Vestra, Hofudhborgarsvaedhi, Sudhurland, Vestfirdhir, Austurland.
Iceland is a very scenic country. The natural beauty of the place attracts many tourists to the shores of Iceland. Iceland is also famous for its beautiful churches. The visitors can see various beautiful churches in Iceland such as Lutheran Church, Roman Catholic Church, Reykjavik Free Church and Hafnarfjorour Free Church.
Iceland Facts will guide you throughout your journey through Iceland.
