Chicago Noise Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Iceland (Ísland) National Flag Coat of Arms Map of Iceland Anthem: Löfsongur Capital (and Largest City): Reykjavik National Language: Icelandic Recognized Regional Languages: Faroese Demonym: Icelander Government: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Republic Prime Minister: Valgeir Thorgursson Speaker of Parliament: Johanna Jonsdottir Legislature: Althing Formation: June 24th Area: 103,001 km2 -Water Area: 2.7% Population: 325,671 GDP: $12.831 billion -Per Capita: $39,223 Currency: Icelandic Króna Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (+0) Patron Saint: Saint Thorlak Thorhallsson (Þorlákur Þórhallsson) Internet TLD: .is Edited July 5, 2014 by Chicago Noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Noise Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Geography Topographic Map of Iceland General: Iceland is locted where the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans meet, in the Northwestern Norwegian Sea. Iceland is the world's 18th largest island and Europe's 2nd. Iceland has 4970 km's of coastline, most of which is cut with fjords. Most settlements are on the coast as the center of the island of Iceland is unihabitable mountains, sands, and lava fields. These areas are known as the Iceland Highlands. Geology: Iceland lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and a hotspot, making the island extremely geologically active. Geothermal energy is common, along with potential for hydroelectric power, making Iceland a great candidate for expanding geothermal and hydroelectric energy projects. The island is home to many geysers and volcanoes. Climate: Ice incursions on the coasts are rare, as the North Atlantic Current keeps Iceland generally warmer than areas at the same latitude. Climate Type: Subpolar Arctic Highest Recorded Temperature: 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) Lowest Recorded Temperature: −38 °C (−36.4 °F) Edited June 30, 2014 by Chicago Noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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