1. Country Profile
Iceland

2. 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. 

3. 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)

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

10. Daylight

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

12. Currency

13. Shopping

14. Culture

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

16. Questions
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