Iceland
n. Republic of Iceland, large island in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Arctic Circle; independent republic made up of this island and several small islands (westernmost European state) | ||||
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Noun
1. an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
(synonym) Republic of Iceland
(hypernym) European country, European nation
(member-holonym) North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO
(part-holonym) Iceland
(member-meronym) Icelander
(part-meronym) Reykjavik, capital of Iceland
2. a volcanic island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle
(hypernym) island
(part-holonym) Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean
(part-meronym) Iceland, Republic of Iceland
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iceland
n
1. an island republic on the island of iceland; became independent of denmark in 1944 [syn: iceland, republic of iceland ]
2. a volcanic island in the north atlantic near the arctic circle [syn: iceland]
similar words(8)
iceland crystal
iceland spar
iceland poppy
capital of iceland
republic of iceland
iceland moss
university of iceland
iceland lichen
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| CIA World Factbook 2005 |
Flag of Iceland
Background
Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.
Map of Iceland
More about Iceland:
| Country Data Codes |
IS (Internet),
IS (ISO 3166),
ISL (ISO 3166),
IC (FIPS 10-4)
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
United Kingdown (gap)
| Country Phone Codes |
354
| Area Code International |
Country Code-354
| Currency In Each Country |
Icelandic krona (ISK)
| Multi Internet Domains |
IS
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| Internet Domains |
IS
| Soccer-Stars.org - The Stars |
Birthdate: September 15, 1978
Birthplace: Rekjavic, Iceland
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Forward
International: 16 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Brussegem, IR, Valur Reykjavik, PSV Eindhoven
Transfer Fee: -
Gudjonsson, Thordur
Birthdate: October 14, 1973
Birthplace: Akranes, Iceland
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 33 caps, 7 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: IA Akranes, VfL Bochum
Transfer Fee: -
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