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Area103,000 square kilometers. It is the westernmost country in Europe, located in the middle of the North Atlantic, near the Arctic Circle, with a glacier area of 8,000 square kilometers. Iceland is the second largest island in Europe. The coastline is about 4970 kilometers long. Three quarters of the whole territory is a plateau with an altitude of 400-800 meters, of which 1/8 is covered by glaciers. There are more than 100 volcanoes, including more than 20 active volcanoes. Nuuk volcano in Huana Darce is the highest peak in China, with an altitude of 2 1 19 meters. Almost the whole country of Iceland is built on volcanic rocks, and most of the land cannot be cultivated. It is the country with the most hot springs in the world, so it is called the country of ice and fire. There are many fountains, waterfalls, lakes and swift rivers. Sijursao, the largest river, is 227 kilometers long. Iceland has a cold temperate maritime climate with changeable climate. Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current, it is milder than other places in the same latitude. The sunshine time is long in summer and extremely short in winter. Aurora can be seen in autumn and early winter. Iceland is called "Volcanic Island", "Kirishima", "Frozen Soil" and "Island of Ice and Fire".

The climate of Iceland

Located at high latitude, it belongs to a cold temperate maritime climate.

Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current, it mainly flows out from its south, and there is a branch around its west and north. Therefore, although it is located near the Arctic Circle, the temperature in winter is not low, and the temperature in summer is between 7 and 12 degrees Celsius.

Located near the center of low pressure in Iceland, the weather is changeable. Cyclones have brought abundant precipitation to Iceland. The annual average precipitation in southwest and west is between 1000 ~ 2000mm, and it is less in north and northeast, which is 400 ~ 600 mm. Rain and snow weather may occur in any season.

Iceland is an ideal place for most adventure lovers. The number of explorers from the United States is now twice that of 10 years ago. In 2003, the total population reached 300,000, more than twice the total population of this country. The most convincing is the local Icelandic adventure equipment tourism company Foga Rabac, which discovers new adventure routes at an alarming rate every year. For example, some green swamps and tundra areas in the Olafi Desert, Alaska Crater and Westminster Islands, which are hot in spring, have a large number of birds known for their kindness. Near the southern coast where Iceland's residents are concentrated, 80% of the volcanic islands are mixed with glaciers, lakes and cave lava, which are overgrown with weeds and seem to never get out.

Major city

The main cities in Iceland are Reykjavik, Chirieri, Hafnaoui Dole, Kevlavik and Copawal.

national history

Iceland was the last uninhabited big island in the world before Scandinavians and Celts immigrated to Iceland in the 9th century and10th century. Iceland established the world's earliest parliament (Icelandic: Al? Ingi), although this parliament did not run for a long time. Some written evidence shows that Irish monks lived in Iceland before the arrival of northerners, but there is no archaeological evidence to prove this inference.

Iceland was independent for 300 years and was later ruled by Norway and Denmark. 18 14 Before Denmark and the United Kingdom of Norway were divided according to the Kiel Treaty, Iceland was a colony of the Norwegian king and later became a dependency of Denmark. 1874, the Danish government granted Iceland limited autonomy. 19 18, Iceland gained independence and sovereignty similar to that of a protectorate in internal affairs, while Denmark still retained its power in foreign affairs and national defense. 1940 Nazi Germany occupied Denmark during World War II, and the allied forces occupied Iceland in the same year. The Danish king continued to rule legally until Iceland was established in 1944.

As a member of NATO, the Republic of China signed an agreement with the United States to defend Iceland in 1949. According to this agreement, the United States set up a military base in Keflavík before the unilateral withdrawal of American troops at the end of September 2006. So far, Iceland does not have its own army.

In the decades after the war, Iceland's economy relied on fishing, and because of this biological resource, there were several conflicts with neighboring countries, including the famous "Cod War" with Britain. In recent years, due to heavy industry investment, the economy has gradually diversified, aluminum smelting has developed, and the economic field has been liberalized and privatized. Iceland became a member of the European Economic Area through the EEA, but never applied to join the European Union.

Parliamentary elections were held from 6 May to 2 May 2007. Of the 63 seats, the Independent Party won 24 seats, the Social Democratic Alliance won 18 seats, the left-wing green movement won 9 seats, the Progressive Party won 8 seats, and the Icelandic Liberal Party won 4 seats.

At the end of the 8th century, Irish monks first moved to Iceland.

In the second half of the 9th century, Norway began to immigrate to Iceland. In 930 AD, Parliament and the Federation of Iceland were established.

1262, Iceland and Norway signed an agreement, and the Icelandic minister was returned to Norway. 1380, Iceland and Norway were ruled by Denmark.

1904 was granted internal autonomy. 19 18, Bingdan signed a federal law, stipulating that Bingdan is a sovereign state, but foreign affairs are still controlled by Denmark.

Denmark was occupied by Germany in 1940, and the relationship between Iceland and Denmark was interrupted. In the same year, the British army entered, and the following year, the American army replaced the British army in the ice and snow.

1In June, 1944, the Icelandic Parliament officially announced the dissolution of the Iceland-Denmark Union.1In June, July, Iceland was established.

1946 joining the United Nations.

1949 became a member of NATO.

Iceland's economy mainly depends on marine fisheries. Fishing provides 60% of Iceland's export income and employs 8% of the working population.

In 2005, residents' final consumption increased by 1 1.9%, and fixed assets increased by 34.5%, which was the main reason for GDP growth. Imports increased by 28.4%, resulting in a current account trade deficit of 654.38+062 billion kronor (US$ 2.43 billion), accounting for 654.38+06.3% of GDP, which seriously affected GDP growth.

In 2006, Iceland's GDP was1141700 million kronor (18 1 100 million USD), with an annual growth rate of 2.6%, and the per capita GDP exceeded 60,000 USD, reaching 60,370 USD. Compared with the annual growth of 7.5% in 2005, it has dropped significantly. In 2005, the growth rate of gross national income exceeded 6.7%, mainly due to the improvement of trade and the decrease of net expenditure on basic income. Iceland became the first bankrupt country in the world because of the financial tsunami.