Country Profile Iceland

Socioeconomics The most sparsely populated country of the continent with less than three inhabitants per square kilometer. Iceland is a progressive, modern society that continuously ranks at the top of measurements for quality of life. Iceland is annually considered to be one of greenest countries on the planet, due in large parts to its vast renewable energy resources. 

Socioeconomics Generally a classless society Income is average among developed states Excellent social support and services Highest employment rate 75% have completed higher education Poor work-life balance (self-assessed)

Safest Country in the World Six years in a row Global Peace Index

Most Gender Equal Country in the World Five years in a row World Economic Forum

Was Best Country for LGBT Rights Now 12th because other countries have caught up World’s first openly homosexual head of state Sub-culture not evident because everyone is inclusive Planet Romeo

Quick Facts CAPITAL CITY: REYKJAVÍK POPULATION: 330,000 LANGUAGE: ICELANDIC; ENGLISH IS WIDELY SPOKEN AND UNDERSTOOD RELIGION: PREDOMINANTLY CHRISTIAN TIME ZONE: GREENWICH MEAN TIME (GMT), NO DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Temperature and Precipitation Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a cool, temperate maritime climate; refreshing summers and fairly mild winters.

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Languages Sæl Bless Takk (fyrir) Ég er nemandi Hi Bye Thank you I am a student Hej Farvel Tak Jeg er en studerende

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Iceland and Climate Change Most glaciers melting Fish composition changing Invasive species 30 active volcanoes Tourism flourishing Renewable energy Industry Well-recorded history (sagas)

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