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Iceland

Iceland. By: Andrea Lampe, Brooke Billings, and Emily Roberts. Flag . The flag of Iceland was officially adopted on June 19, 1915. . M AP. tourism. Glacier tours Whale watching Bird watching. Physical Characteristics. The land is covered by: glaciers lakes

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Iceland

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  1. Iceland By: Andrea Lampe, Brooke Billings, and Emily Roberts

  2. Flag • The flag of Iceland was officially adopted on June 19, 1915.

  3. MAP

  4. tourism • Glacier tours • Whale watching • Bird watching

  5. Physical Characteristics • The land is covered by: • glaciers • lakes • lava, sands and other wastelands

  6. Population • 315,470 is the population

  7. Government • The president, Iceland became a republic in 1944. • Although the president is popularly elected and has limited veto powers • Traditional parliamentary system • The prime minister and the cabinet • The judiciary consists of.. • The constitution

  8. Cultural Achievements And Religion • Most Icelanders are descendants of Norwegian settlers and Celts from the British Isles. • The Sagas • Icelandic histories and genealogies • The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion

  9. Language • Icelandic • Icelandic is a Nordic language very similar to that spoken by Iceland’s first settlers. • It is one of the oldest living languages in Europe. • English and Danish are mandatory languages taught in school.

  10. History • 1000: Adoption of Christianity • 13th Century: The Sagas • 1944: Proclamation of the Republic Iceland • 1950’s to the Present

  11. Economic Structure • Natural resources • Agriculture • Prior to the 2008 crisis • The economy depends heavily on the fishing industry, which provides 40% of export earnings, and employs 7% of the work force

  12. Cited Sources • Tours in Iceland, Horseback Riding, River Rafting and More." Vacation Iceland, Holiday Information for Reykjavik, Akureyri and Other Locations. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://www.travelnet.is/Tours/>. • "Iceland." U.S. Department of State. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3396.htm#gov>. • "Iceland Flag and Description." World Atlas including Geography Facts, Maps, Flags - Worldatlas.com. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/flags/countrys/europe/iceland.htm>. • "Population Studies." Welcome to the Iceland Adventure Web Site! Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://iceland.ednet.ns.ca/kbtoc.htm>.

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