Travel to Iceland
Where is Iceland?
Iceland’s Coat of Arms The coat of arms includes an ox, griffin, dragon, and Nord on a block of ice surrounding the flag of iceland.
Facts about Iceland’s Geography It’s the 18th largest island in the world. Its located in the northern Atlantic Ocean in between Europe and North America. Geologically, Iceland is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The ridge marks the boundary between the Eurasian and North American Plates,
Brief History on Iceland- Beginnings The first people to settle in Iceland were probably Irish monks who came in the 8th century. However in the 9th century they were driven out by Vikings. Norwegian Viking named Floki Vilgeroason gave the country its name- Iceland.
Modern Iceland and its Population Today Iceland relies on fishing, sheep, cattle, and Icelandic ponies for its economy. Today Iceland is a prosperous country with a high standard of living. Today the population of Iceland is 313,000- about half the population of Milwaukee.
Agriculture of Iceland Sheeping, Icelantic Horses, and Fishing among farming are important to Iceland’s economy and livelyhood.
Iceland’s National Animal- The Puffin The Atlantic puffin native to the Atlantic OceanPuffin is the only native puffin in the Atlantic Ocean- This beautiful bird serves as the Official Nation Animal if this beautiful country!
Capitol of Iceland