sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its high

South-Southern Region (Iceland)

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South-Iceland (supermarket)

Iceland Foods Limited, trading as Iceland, is a British supermarket chain headquartered in Deeside, Wales. It mainly sells frozen foods, including prepared

South-Iceland–South Korea relations

Iceland–South Korea relations are primarily based on cooperation over maritime issues, such as whaling and bottom trawling, and on bilateral trade in

South-Geography of Iceland

Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, east of Greenland and immediately south of the Arctic Circle,

South-Volcanism of Iceland

volcano system in Iceland that started activity on August 17, 2014, and ended on February 27, 2015, is Bárðarbunga. The volcano in Iceland that erupted in

South-Defence of Iceland

Iceland's defence forces consist of the Icelandic Coast Guard, which patrols Icelandic waters and monitors its airspace, and other services such as the

South-Geological deformation of Iceland

The geological deformation of Iceland is the way that the rocks of the island of Iceland are changing due to tectonic forces. The geological deformation

South-Economy of Iceland

The economy of Iceland is small and subject to high volatility. In 2011, gross domestic product was US$12 billion, but by 2018 it had increased to a nominal

South-Prime Minister of Iceland

The prime minister of Iceland (Icelandic: Forsætisráðherra Íslands) is head of government of the Republic of Iceland. The prime minister is appointed formally

South-Farthings of Iceland

dioceses of Iceland were divided along the farthing division in 1106 such that the diocese of Skálholt extended over three farthings (West, South, and East)

South-Foreign relations of Iceland

Iceland took control of its foreign affairs in 1918 when it became a sovereign country, the Kingdom of Iceland, in a personal union with the King of Denmark

South-Climate of Iceland

Iceland has a subpolar oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfc) near the southern coastal area and tundra (Köppen ET) inland in the highlands

South-History of Iceland

The recorded history of Iceland began with the settlement by Viking explorers and the people they enslaved from Western Europe, particularly in modern-day

South-Regions of Iceland

The regions of Iceland are eight areas of Iceland that roughly follow the arrangement of parliamentary constituencies as they were between 1959 and 2003

South-2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis

The Icelandic financial crisis was a major economic and political event in Iceland between 2008 and 2010. It involved the default of all three of the country's

South-Iceland Sea

northern boundary of the Iceland Sea, acting as the dividing line from the Greenland Sea. To the immediate south of Jan Mayen, the Iceland-Jan Mayen Ridge stretches

South-Sagina subulata

and carnation family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe, from Iceland south to Spain, and east to southern Sweden and Romania. It occurs on dry

South-Golden Circle (Iceland)

waterfall" in Icelandic.[citation needed] Diamond Circle v t e "Lonely Planet: Golden Circle". [citation needed] "The Great Geysir". Visit South Iceland. Archived

South-Settlement of Iceland

The settlement of Iceland (Icelandic: landnámsöld [ˈlantˌnaumsˌœlt]) is generally believed to have begun in the second half of the ninth century, when

South-New Iceland

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South-Tourism in Iceland

Tourism in Iceland has grown considerably in economic significance in the past 15 years. As of 2016, the tourism industry is estimated to contribute about

South-Hof, Iceland

Hof, (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɔːf]) in Öræfi, is a cluster of farms in the municipality of Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður in southeast Iceland, close

South-Icelanders

Icelanders (Icelandic: Íslendingar) are an ethnic group and nation who are native to the island country of Iceland. They speak Icelandic, a North Germanic

South-Cod Wars

West Germany) and Iceland about fishing rights in the North Atlantic. Each of the disputes ended with an Icelandic victory. Some Icelandic historians view

South-Route 1 (Iceland)

Route 1 or the Ring Road (Icelandic: Þjóðvegur 1 or Hringvegur pronounced [ˈr̥iŋkˌvɛːɣʏr̥] ) is a national road in Iceland that circles the entire country

South-Stuck with You

UK Singles Chart, and peaked within the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Iceland, South Africa, and New Zealand. According to Lewis, the song was written about

South-Laufey (singer)

Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir (Icelandic: [ˈlœyːvei ˈliːn ˈjounsˌtouhtɪr̥]; Chinese: 林冰; pinyin: Lín Bīng; born 23 April 1999), known mononymously as Laufey

South-LGBT rights in Iceland

gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Iceland rank among the highest in the world. Icelandic culture is generally tolerant towards homosexuality

South-List of volcanoes in Iceland

Islands, south of the main island as part off the off rift, South Iceland Volcanic Zone (SIVZ)); the North Volcanic Zone (NVZ). The Mid-Iceland Belt (MIB)

South-Iceland spar

Iceland spar, formerly called Iceland crystal (Icelandic: silfurberg [ˈsɪlvʏrˌpɛrk], lit. 'silver-rock') and also called optical calcite, is a transparent

South-Redwing

Bowdler Sharpe in 1901, which breeds in Iceland and the Faroe Islands and winters from western Scotland and Ireland south to northern Spain. It is darker overall

South-Cetraria islandica

Cetraria islandica, also known as true Iceland lichen or Iceland moss, is an Arctic-alpine lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the

South-Energy in Iceland

Iceland is a world leader in renewable energy. 100% of Iceland's electricity grid is produced from renewable resources. In terms of total energy supply

South-Iceland in World War II

beginning of World War II, Iceland was a sovereign kingdom in personal union with Denmark, with King Christian X as head of state. Iceland officially remained

South-Wildlife of Iceland

The wildlife of Iceland is the wild plant and animal life found on the island of Iceland, located in the north Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic Circle

South-Icelandic name

Icelandic names are names used by people from Iceland. Icelandic surnames are different from most other naming systems in the modern Western world in that

South-Allied occupation of Iceland

Kingdom of Iceland was occupied by the Allies during World War II, beginning with a British invasion intent on occupying and denying Iceland to Germany

South-List of volcanic eruptions in Iceland

incomplete list of volcanic eruptions in Iceland. Please see External links below for databases of Icelandic eruptions which include over 530 events.

South-Geology of Iceland

The geology of Iceland is unique and of particular interest to geologists. Iceland lies on the divergent boundary between the Eurasian plate and the North

South-Christian X of Denmark

the only King of Iceland as Kristján X, holding the title as a result of the personal union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944

South-Persicaria maculosa

thumb, Jesusplant, and redshank. It is widespread across Eurasia from Iceland south to Portugal and east to Japan. It is also present as an introduced and

South-University of Iceland

The University of Iceland (Icelandic: Háskóli Íslands [ˈhauːˌskouːlɪ ˈistlan(t)s]) is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the country's

South-Reykjavík

RAYK-yə-vik, -⁠veek; Icelandic: [ˈreiːcaˌviːk] ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore

South-Iceland hotspot

The Iceland hotspot is a hotspot which is partly responsible for the high volcanic activity which has formed the Iceland Plateau and the island of Iceland

South-List of earthquakes in Iceland

the South Iceland Seismic Zone and Tjörnes Fracture Zone, as well as activity in volcanic rift zones. Geology of Iceland Lists of earthquakes Iceland portal

South-List of rivers of Iceland

On an island like Iceland, the rivers are short in length. None of the rivers are important as a means of navigation due to the impracticality of settlements

South-Outline of Iceland

Iceland Icelandic cuisine Beer in Iceland Festivals in Iceland Iceland Airwaves Heraldry in Iceland Media of Iceland Miss Iceland Museums in Iceland National

South-Selfoss (town)

of around 10,000 (2023), making it the largest residential area in South Iceland. Selfoss was settled by Þórir Ásason sometime after 1000, but the Sagas

South-Merluccius merluccius

common name. It is found in the eastern Atlantic from the Norway and Iceland south to Mauritania and into the Mediterranean Sea. It is an important species

South-Vodafone Iceland

Vodafone Iceland is an Icelandic telecommunications company owned by Sýn. Although the company carries the Vodafone brand and trademark, Vodafone Group

South-Ambassadors of Iceland

This is a list of ambassadors of Iceland (excluding consuls). Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ambassadors of Iceland. Czechoslovakia East Germany (German

South-Turkish Abductions

Turkish Abductions (Icelandic: Tyrkjaránið [ˈtʰɪr̥caˌrauːnɪθ]) were a series of slave raids by pirates from Algier that took place in Iceland in the summer

South-Icelandic cuisine

cuisine of Iceland has a long history. Important parts of Icelandic cuisine are lamb, dairy, and fish, the latter due to the fact that Iceland has traditionally

South-Telecommunications in Iceland

Telecommunications in Iceland is a diversified market. The first submarine telegraph cable connection to the British Isles reached Seyðisfjörður in Iceland in 1906

South-Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɛljaˌlan(t)sˌfɔsː] ) is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by

South-Kópavogur

Kópavogur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰouːpaˌvɔːɣʏr̥] ) is a town in Iceland that is the country's second largest municipality by population. It lies

South-Time in Iceland

Iceland observes UTC±00:00 year-round, known as Greenwich Mean Time or Western European Time. UTC±00:00 was adopted on 7 April 1968 – in order for Iceland

South-Grindavík

Grindavík (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkrɪntaˌviːk] ) is a fishing town in the Southern Peninsula district of Iceland, not far from Þorbjörn, a tuya (a

South-Constituencies of Iceland

Iceland is divided into six constituencies for the purpose of selecting representatives to parliament. The current division was established by a 1999

South-Iceland men's national ice hockey team

The Icelandic men's national ice hockey team (Icelandic: Íslenska karlalandsliðið í íshokkí) is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation, representing

South-Eyjafjallajökull

Eyjafjallajökull (Icelandic: [ˈeiːjaˌfjatl̥aˌjœːkʏtl̥] ; lit. 'glacier of the mountains of the islands'), sometimes referred to by the numeronym E15,

South-Gallery of sovereign state flags

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South-Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Iceland)

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Icelandic: Utanríkisráðuneytið) is an Icelandic cabinet-level ministry founded 18 November 1941. The current Minister

South-Conservation in Iceland

Conservation in Iceland is regulated under a programme known in Icelandic as Náttúruverndarlög (conservation of nature) initiated in 1971. It offers a

South-Roads in Iceland

This article covers road transportation in Iceland. As late as 1900 Iceland had only a few miles of roading suitable for wheeled transport, mostly located

South-Whaling in Iceland

Whaling in Iceland began with spear-drift hunting as early as the 12th century, and continued in a vestigial form until the late 19th century, when other

South-Icelandic Americans

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South-Miss World 2003

competed in 2001: Cayman Islands Costa Rica Dominican Republic Iceland South Korea Portugal Switzerland Armenia – Lusine Tovmasyan - She withdrew

South-List of glaciers in Iceland

The glaciers and ice caps of Iceland cover 11% of the land area of the country (about 11,400 km2 out of the total area of 103,125 km2) and have a considerable

South-Icelandic Phallological Museum

The Icelandic Phallological Museum (Icelandic: Hið íslenzka reðasafn [ˈhɪːð ˈistlɛnska ˈrɛːðaˌsapn̥]), located in Reykjavík, Iceland, houses the world's

South-Independence Party (Iceland)

The Independence Party (Icelandic: Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a conservative political party in Iceland. It is currently the largest party in the Alþingi

South-Iceland Air Defence System

The Iceland Air Defence System (Icelandic: Íslenska loftvarnarkerfið) is a part of the Icelandic Coast Guard. It was founded in 1987 under the Radar Agency

South-List of waterfalls in Iceland

Iceland is well suited for waterfalls (Icelandic: s. foss, pl. fossar). This Nordic island country lies along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge which separates North

South-Icelandic Coast Guard

The Icelandic Coast Guard (Icelandic: Landhelgisgæsla Íslands, Landhelgisgæslan or simply Gæslan) is the Icelandic defence service responsible for search

South-South (Althing constituency)

South (Icelandic: Suður) is one of the six multi-member constituencies of the Althing, the national legislature of Iceland. The constituency was established

South-Agriculture in Iceland

For centuries Iceland's main industries were fishing, fish processing and agriculture. In the 19th century, 70–80% of Icelanders lived by farming, but

South-Progressive Party (Iceland)

The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn, FSF) is an agrarian political party in Iceland. For most of its history, the Progressive Party

South-Icelandic nationality law

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South-Hengill

Hengill (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈheiɲcɪtl̥] ) is a volcanic table mountain situated in the south-west of Iceland, to the south of Þingvellir. The volcano

South-Þingvellir

Þingvellir (Icelandic: [ˈθiŋkˌvɛtlɪr̥] , anglicised as Thingvellir) was the site of the Alþing, the annual parliament of Iceland from the year 930 until

South-2023–2024 Sundhnúkur eruptions

volcanic eruptions in the Reykjanes peninsula, near the town of Grindavík, Iceland. As of 16 March 2024, there have been four eruptions between December 2023

South-List of lighthouses in Iceland

Þrídrangar lighthouse, South Iceland Iceland Magazine (https://icelandmag.is/), 24 July 2015. Retrieved 2019-01-09 Portals: Iceland Engineering Architecture

South-Rail transport in Iceland

As of 2024, Iceland does not have a public railway system, although there have been three small short-lived railways in the past. The main reasons for

South-Keflavík International Airport

Keflavík Airport (Icelandic: Keflavíkurflugvöllur [ˈcʰɛplaˌviːkʏrˌflʏɣˌvœtlʏr̥]) (IATA: KEF, ICAO: BIKF), also known as Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport, is

South-Hvolsvöllur

Hvolsvöllur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰvɔlsˌvœtlʏr̥, ˈxʷɔls-]) is a town in the south of Iceland about 106 km to the east of Reykjavík. The name of

South-Icelandair

Icelandair is the flag carrier of Iceland, with its corporate head office on the property of Reykjavík Airport in the capital city Reykjavík. It is part

South-Icelandic Canadians

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South-List of national parks of Iceland

Jökulsárgljúfur Skaftafell Since 2008, Iceland has three national parks. Prior to 2008 there were four national parks in Iceland; in that year Jökulsárgljúfur

South-Elections in Iceland

Iceland elects on a national level a ceremonial head of state—the president—and a legislature. The president is elected for a four-year term by the people

South-South Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres

South-Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatl̥ˌkrimsˌcʰɪr̥ca], Church of Hallgrímur) is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74

South-List of airlines of South Africa

airlines currently operating in South Africa. List of defunct airlines of South Africa List of airports in South Africa Portals: South Africa Aviation

South-Southern Peninsula (Iceland)

Southern Peninsula (Icelandic: Suðurnes, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏːðʏrˌnɛːs] ) is an administrative unit and part of Reykjanesskagi (pronounced [ˈreiːcaˌnɛsˌskaijɪ])

South-Islam in Iceland

Islam in Iceland is a minority religion. The Pew Research Center estimated that the number of Muslims in Iceland was below its 10,000 minimum threshold

South-Vík í Mýrdal

village of Vík (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈviːk] ; or Vík í Mýrdal [ˈviːk iː ˈmirˌtaːl̥] in full) is the southernmost village in Iceland, located on the

South-Naval Air Station Keflavik

air station at Keflavík International Airport, Iceland, located on the Reykjanes peninsula on the south-west portion of the island. NASKEF was closed on

South-Breiðablik men's football

football league in Iceland; they finished 1st in 2022. The team is based in Kópavogur, a large town situated a short distance south of the capital of Reykjavík

South-List of airlines of Iceland

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South-Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvɛstˌmanːaˌeiːjar̥] , sometimes anglicized as Westman Islands) is a municipality and archipelago off the south coast

South-Same-sex marriage in Iceland

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Iceland since 27 June 2010. A bill providing for a gender-neutral marriage definition was passed by the Althing on

South-Icelandic passport

Icelandic passports (Icelandic: íslenskt vegabréf) are issued to citizens of Iceland for the purpose of international travel. Beside serving as proof of

South-Elliðaey

Elliðaey (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈɛtlɪːðaˌeiː] ; or Ellirey [ˈɛtlɪrˌeiː]) is a small, uninhabited island south of Iceland. It is the most northeastern

South-List of diplomatic missions of Iceland

This is a list of diplomatic missions of Iceland. In countries without Icelandic representation, Icelandic citizens can seek assistance from public officials

South-Skógafoss

(pronounced [ˈskouː(ɣ)aˌfɔsː] ) is a waterfall on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliff marking the former coastline. After the coastline had

South-Papar

The Papar (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpʰaːpar̥]; from Latin papa, via Old Irish, meaning "father" or "pope") were, according to early Icelandic sagas, Irish

South-Lofsöngur

"Lofsöngur" (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlɔvˌsœyŋkʏr̥], lit. "Hymn"), also known as "Ó Guð vors lands" (pronounced [ouː ˈkvʏð ˈvɔr̥s ˈlants]; English:

South-2000 Iceland earthquakes

two major transform zones in the north and south of the island. To the south the zone is the South Iceland Seismic Zone (SISZ), which has a west–east

South-Iceland–North Korea relations

Iceland–North Korea relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Iceland and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK),

South-Snæfellsbær

Snæfellsbær (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈstnaiːˌfɛlsˌpaiːr̥] ) is a municipality located in western Iceland, in the southwestern part of the Snæfellsnes

South-Iceland–United Kingdom relations

Icelandic–British relations are foreign relations between Iceland and the United Kingdom. Before independence, Iceland had been an independent part of

South-Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈjœːkʏlsˌaurˌlouːn] ; literally "glacial river lagoon") is a large glacial lake in southern part of Vatnajökull

South-Vatnajökull

voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya. It is in the south-east of the island

South-2009 Icelandic financial crisis protests

2009–2011 Icelandic financial crisis protests, also referred to as the Kitchenware, Kitchen Implement or Pots and Pans Revolution (Icelandic: Búsáhaldabyltingin)

South-Thridrangaviti Lighthouse

active lighthouse 7.2 kilometres (4.5 miles) off the southwest coast of Iceland, in the archipelago of Vestmannaeyjar. It is often described as one of

South-Laminaria digitata

north west Atlantic from Greenland south to Cape Cod and in the north east Atlantic from northern Russia and Iceland south to France. It is common round the

South-Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson

Júlíus Björnsson (Icelandic: [ˈhafθour ˈjuːlijʏs ˈpjœr̥sɔn] ; transliterated as Hafthor in English; born 26 November 1988) is an Icelandic professional strongman

South-Northern Europe

area is partly mountainous, including the northern volcanic islands of Iceland and Jan Mayen, and the mountainous western seaboard, Scotland and Scandinavia

South-Iceland Plateau

of the ocean ridge. The Iceland Plateau is bounded on the south by the Reykjanes Ridge, on the west by the Greenland-Iceland Ridge, on the north by the

South-List of populated places in South Africa

South Africa's cities and main towns

South-Fauna of Iceland

The fauna of Iceland is the animal life which resides on the island of Iceland and its coasts, located in the north Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic

South-List of airlines of South Korea

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South-Christmas in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland (Jól) starts four weeks before proper Christmas, which begins on 24 December (Aðfangadagur) and ends thirteen days later on 6 January

South-Thórsmörk

Thórsmörk (Icelandic: Þórsmörk, [ˈθour̥sˌmœr̥k] ) is a mountain ridge in Iceland that was named after the Norse god Thor (Þór). It is situated in the south of

South-List of tallest buildings in Iceland

This is a list of the tallest buildings in Iceland. An incomplete list of the tallest structures in Iceland. This list contains all types of structures

South-Foreign relations of South Korea

Korea-Chile FTA South Korea-China FTA South Korea-Colombia FTA South Korea-EFTA (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) FTA South Korea-EU (Austria

South-Nationalist Party (Iceland)

The Nationalist Party (Icelandic: Flokkur Þjóðernissinna) was a minor Icelandic political party that espoused a limited form of fascism before and during

South-Norse settlements in Greenland

Grænlendingar (Icelandic for "Greenlanders") were Norsemen that came from Iceland to settle on the Island of Greenland in the years following 986. The

South-COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland

The COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome

South-Sundhnúksgígar

(Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏntˌn̥uksˌciːɣar̥]) or Sundhnúkagígar is a volcanic crater east of Eldvörp–Svartsengi in the island nation of Iceland and

South-Þórisvatn

Þórisvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈθouːrɪsˌvahtn̥] ; sometimes anglicized to Thorisvatn) is the largest lake of Iceland, situated at the south end of Sprengisandur

South-Architecture of Iceland

The architecture of Iceland draws from Scandinavian influences and traditionally was influenced by the lack of native trees on the island. As a result

South-List of countries and territories bordering the Atlantic Ocean

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South-Military history of Iceland

recent developments in Iceland. Iceland has never participated in a full-scale war or invasion and the constitution of Iceland has no mechanism to declare

South-Heimaey

most populated island off the Icelandic coast. Heimaey is 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) off the south coast of Iceland. It is the only populated island

South-Iceland at the Olympics

Athletes from Iceland first participated at the Olympic Games in 1908. The National Olympic Committee was created in 1921 and recognized by the International

South-Hekla

Hekla (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɛhkla] ), or Hecla, is an active stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m (4,892 ft). Hekla is

South-2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull

March and June 2010 a series of volcanic events at Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland caused enormous disruption to air travel across Western Europe. The disruptions

South-2021 Icelandic parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Iceland on 25 September 2021 to elect the members of the Althing. Following the elections, the three parties in the

South-Women in Iceland

Women in Iceland generally enjoy good gender equality. As of 2018, 88% of working-age women were employed, 65% of students attending university were female

South-Abortion in Iceland

Abortion in Iceland is legal on request until the end of the 22nd week of pregnancy. The abortion rate in Iceland is relatively high, in comparison to

South-Eldvörp–Svartsengi

Eldvörp–Svartsengi (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈɛltˌvœr̥p–ˈsvar̥(t)sˌeiɲcɪ]); "fire cones–black meadow" in Icelandic also Svartsengi volcanic system) is

South-Öræfajökull

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South-Hafnarfjörður

([ˈhapnarˌfjarðarˌkʰœypˌstaːðʏr̥]), is a port town and municipality in Iceland, located about 10 km (6 mi) south of Reykjavík. The municipality consists of two non-contiguous

South-Dyrhólaey

on the south coast of Iceland, not far from the village Vík. It was formerly an island of volcanic origin, which is also known by the Icelandic word eyja

South-Taxation in Iceland

Taxes in Iceland are levied by the state and the municipalities. Property rights are strong and Iceland is one of the few countries where they are applied

South-Icelandic Glacial

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South-List of ambassadors of the United States to Iceland

Until 1874, Iceland was a dependency of Denmark rather than an independent nation. In 1874, Denmark granted Iceland home rule, which again was expanded

South-GIUK gap

that forms a naval choke point. Its name is an acronym for Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom, the gap being the two stretches of open ocean

South-List of members of the Althing, 2003–2007

This is a list of the members of the Iceland Althing (Parliament) from 2003 till 2007. Replaced by Ingibjörg Gísladóttir in 2005. Replaced by Ásta Möller

South-Helgafell

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South-UTC−02:00

Georgia Group The westernmost tip of South Georgia Island Shag Rocks Black Rock The westernmost part of Iceland, including the northwest peninsula (the

South-Pornography laws by region

klám?" (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2015-08-31. "Iceland seeks internet pornography ban". The Guardian. Associated Press. 25 February 2013. "Iceland: Key developments:

South-Iceland boreal birch forests and alpine tundra

The Iceland boreal birch forests and alpine tundra ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0602) covers the island of Iceland in the North Atlantic. The island is volcanic

South-Grímsnes

Grímsnes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkrimsˌnɛːs] ) is a relatively small fissure or crater row volcanic system located in South Iceland, located south–east

South-List of members of the Althing, 2007–2009

This is a list of the members of the Icelandic Althing from 2007 until 2009. Replaced by Helga Harðardóttir in 2008. Became Prime Minister on 15 June

South-Southern Region

Nigeria South Region, Brazil, an official grouping of states for economic and statistical purposes Southern Region (Eritrea) Southern Region (Iceland) Southern

South-Keflavík

meaning Driftwood Bay) is a town in the Reykjanes region in southwest Iceland. It is included in the municipality of Reykjanesbær whose population as

South-Icelandic National Front

The Icelandic National Front (Icelandic: Íslenska þjóðfylkingin) is a right-wing populist political party in Iceland. On 27 February 2016, the Right-Green

South-Surtr

mythology, Surtr (Old Norse "black" "the swarthy one", Surtur in modern Icelandic), also sometimes written Surt in English, is a jötunn. He is the guardian

South-History of the Jews in Iceland

The history of the Jews in Iceland starts in 1625. In 2018, around 250 Jews were living in Iceland. They often gather to celebrate the Jewish holidays

South-Hurtigruten AS

Islands and South Georgia Islands. Hurtigruten Group acquired the MS Fram for their tour cruises in Greenland. Other cruises include touring: Iceland, the Mediterranean

South-Surtsey

Surtsey ("Surtr's island" in Icelandic, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏr̥(t)sˌeiː] ) is an uninhabited volcanic island located in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago

South-Sundhnúkur

Sundhnúkur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏntˌn̥uːkʏr̥]) is a volcanic hill, within its associated crater row and volcanic fissures (Sundhnúksgígaröðin

South-Dyrhólaey Lighthouse

Dyrhólaey Lighthouse (Icelandic: Dyrhólaeyjarviti [ˈtɪːrˌhouːlaˌeiːjarˌvɪːtɪ]) is a lighthouse located on the central south coast of Iceland. The lighthouse

South-Bárðarbunga

(Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpaurðarˌpuŋka] ), is an active stratovolcano located under Vatnajökull in Vatnajökull National Park which is Iceland's most

South-Haukadalur

Reykjavík. It lies to the north of Laugarvatn lake in the south of Iceland. There is a north-south orientated geothermal area in the valley, of about 1 km

South-Academic grading in South Africa

In South Africa, the grading system used in secondary schools until 2008 (when the education minister implemented Outcomes Based Education or OBE curriculum)

South-South Caucasus

The South Caucasus, also known as Transcaucasia or the Transcaucasus, is a geographical region on the border of Eastern Europe and West Asia, straddling

South-Pirate Party

proportional representation electoral system. In the 2013 Icelandic parliamentary election, the Icelandic Pirate Party won 5.1% of the vote, returning three

South-Century Aluminum

producer of primary aluminium, with aluminum plants in Kentucky, South Carolina and Iceland. It is the largest producer of primary aluminium in the United

South-Whaling

whaling for whale meat is subject to intense debate. Canada, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, the United States and the Danish dependencies of

South-2024 League of Legends World Championship

Reykjavík, Iceland, with all games of the tournament being held in the Laugardalshöll, with no fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland. The

South-Reykjanes

Reykjanes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈreiːcaˌnɛːs]) is a small headland on the south-western end of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, giving the main

South-Nordic countries

North Atlantic. It includes the sovereign states of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden; the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and

South-XD

for the 3rd Generation of Hyundai Elantra (XD Series) (South Korea) Independence Party (Iceland) (xD) Springfield Armory XD, a line of semi-automatic pistols

South-History of Icelandic

The history of the Icelandic language began in the 9th century when the settlement of Iceland, mostly by Norwegians, brought a dialect of Old Norse to

South-Reykjavík Summit

Communist Party of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 11–12 October 1986. The talks collapsed at the last minute, but the

South-Icelandic identity card

The Icelandic identity card (Icelandic: Nafnskírteini), is a voluntary identity document issued by Registers Iceland since 12 April 1965. It is one of

South-Hella, Iceland

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Hella. Hella (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɛtla]) is a small town in southern Iceland on the shores of the river Ytri-Rangá and

South-Great auk

the North Atlantic, ranging as far south as northern Spain and along the coastlines of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Ireland

South-Hveragerði

Hveragerði (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰvɛːraˌcɛrðɪ, ˈxʷɛː-] , "hot-spring yard") is a town and municipality in the south of Iceland, 45 km east of Reykjavík

South-Reynisdrangar

Retrieved 2015-07-20. MBL Iceland Monitor, 2021/07/17, "Iceland home to 6th best beach in the world. Discover South Iceland Highland - Attractions: Dyrhólaey

South-Common redpoll

redpoll. Together, the Icelandic and Greenland forms are sometimes known as the 'northwestern redpolls'. All the subspecies migrate south into Canada, the northern

South-Iceland–Russia relations

Iceland–Russia relations are the relations between the two countries, Iceland and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Reykjavík. Iceland has an embassy in

South-Reykholt, Southern Iceland

the south of Iceland not far from Skálholt, Geysir and Gullfoss, and is a stop on the Golden Circle tourist route. "the famous Golden Circle Iceland tour"

South-Lopapeysa

A lopapeysa (Icelandic: [ˈlɔːpaˌpʰeiːsa]) or Icelandic sweater is an Icelandic style of sweater originating in early or mid-20th century, at a time when

South-Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsœyːðˌaurˌkʰrouːkʏr̥]) is a town on the Skagafjörður in northern Iceland. It is the seat of both the Sveitarfélagið

South-2021 League of Legends World Championship

Games. The tournament was held from 5 October to 6 November in Reykjavík, Iceland. Twenty two teams from 11 regions qualified for the tournament based on

South-Hofsjökull

Hofsjökull (Icelandic: "temple glacier", Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɔfsˌjœːkʏtl̥] ) is the third largest ice cap in Iceland after Vatnajökull and Langjökull

South-2013 Icelandic parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Iceland on 27 April 2013. Fifteen parties contested the elections, compared to just seven in the previous elections

South-South Pole

The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the southernmost point on Earth and lies antipodally on the opposite

South-Thing (assembly)

free dictionary. The word appears in Old Norse, Old English, and modern Icelandic as þing, in Middle English (as in modern English), Old Saxon, Old Dutch