Iceland History, Iceland at the Olympics, Geographical Society, Currency and Population.

The Iceland is a country which is situated in the northern Europe, comprising outlying islets in North Atlantic Ocean and island of Iceland among the Greenland and remaining part of Europe.

Previous Olympic Records Medals:

Till date the country has won 1 silver and 2 bronze medal in the summer Olympics and has not won any medal in winter Olympics.

History of Iceland:

The first citizens who are though to inhabit the country were hermits and Irish monks who arrived in the country in 8th century, but also they left the country with coming of the Norsemen, who were settled systematically in the country at period of the AD 870-930.

Demographics of Iceland:

The innovative population of the country was of the Celtic and Nordic source. This is manifest from the literary evidence that dates back from the period of the settlement and also from scientific studies as genetic analyses and blood type.

Government and Policies of Iceland:

The country is parliamentary republic and representative democracy. The modern parliament was founded in the year 1845 and was called as the Alpingi as the consultative body to Danish King. Currently it has 63 members, in which each member is elected for the terms of the 4 years.

Culture of Iceland:

The culture of the country has roots in traditions of the Norse. The literature of the country is famous, particular in the eddas and sagas that were written during the settlement of the country. The people of the country place comparatively huge importance on self sufficiency and independence.

Economy and Infrastructure of Iceland:

The country is the 4th most productive country in the entire world in terms of the nominal gross domestic product per capita. The country also stands at 5th place as it has the most productive by GDP in the parity of the purchasing power. The country lacks in the natural resources excepting the geothermal power and hydro- electricity. Historically, country’s economy depends largely on fishing industry which provides near about 40% of the earning of the exports and 8% employs of work force. The economy of the country is exposed to declining the stocks of the fish and drops in the entire world. Although the economy of the country is heavily based on the fishing, the importance of the fishing is declining as travel industry and other main industries of the technology and service are expanding. In the year 2003 the economy of the country expanded 4.3 % and in year 2006 it was expanded to 6.2%.

Education in Iceland:

The education system in the country is divided in 4 stages as the playschool, upper secondary, compulsory and higher. The education system in the country is similar as to the Scandinavian countries. The education in the country is compulsory for the children of 6- 16 years. There are many institutions that are funded by state. The country also includes some of the private schools. It is the country with the gymnasia. The Ministry of Education in country is responsible for the methods and policies that the schools should use and thus they issue the guidelines of the national Curriculum. Nevertheless the lower secondary schools, primary schools and the play schools are administered and funded by municipalities. In the year 1994 the recent legislation concerning playschools was passed.

Neighboring Countries of Iceland:

There is no country which is situated very near to Iceland.

Geographical Settings of Iceland:

The country covers the total area of 103,000 sq km. the country is the 18th largest island of the world and it is the 2nd largest in entire Europe following to the Great Britain. The largest lakes on the island are Pingvallabatn and Porisvatn. The other major lakes are the:

Independence for Iceland:

The country gained its independence on 1st December 1918 from the Denmark and was made republic on 17th June 1944.

Capital City of Iceland:

The capital of the country is Reykjavik which is the largest city in the whole country and is located at 640 08’N 210 56’ W.

Currency in Iceland:

The official currency of the country is Icelandic Krona.

Country Famous For:

The country is famous for:

Total Population in Iceland:

The total population of the country is 316,252 according to the census of the year 2008.