Iceland

Island Countries
European Countries

Iceland is a Nordic island country located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is its capital and largest city, and Icelandic is the official language. The country has active geology, including geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions, alongside glaciers, mountains, lava fields and glacial rivers. Iceland became a republic in 1944 after ending its formal ties with Denmark.

Capital and largest city: Reykjavík
Official language: Icelandic
Republic established: 1944

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Article: Iceland (English Wikipedia)
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