Iceland by Brenda Martinez

History

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Capital: Reykjavik

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Currency

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Flag

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Government

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Constitutional republic

Geogrpahy

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Iceland is an island about the same as Kentucky, covered with snow and glaciers.

Background: Northern Lights

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Language

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People in Iceland typically tend to know more than one language Icelandic, and English.

Population

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According to the CIA Factbook, the population is estimted to be 317,351.

Weather

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the weather in Iceland is influenced by the North Antlantic Current. they typically have mild windy winters and damp, cool summers.

Interesting Facts

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Most Icelanders actually believe in elves. Icelan's main industry is fishing. An international study done in 2006 ranked Iceland as the “Fourth Happiest Nation” in the world.

Religion

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80% are part of the Lutheran State church, and 5% are Christian, Roman Catholic.