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Iceland - a nation with rich history, beautiful people and breathtaking beauty

Iceland though has a chilly name, is stillare passionate about poetry. Iceland has also
known for the warmth that it exudes-be it itsproduced a noble prizewinner in literature
people or even its climate. It is a commonnamely Halldor Kiljan Laxness. The most well
perception that the Vikings were the first toknown literary piece given to the world by
settle in Iceland. But a few availableIceland are the 'Sagas'. They have been
documents after scrutiny have brought towritten in the years 1180 AD to 1300 AD.
light some newer facts. These documents speakThese 'Sagas' have a detailed account of the
of the people from British Isles being thehistory of Iceland, especially the heroes of
first settlers in Iceland. Also the othersIceland who have been dealt with in them.
suggest that the Icelanders are originally ofThese heroes have been glorified and all
Celtic origin. But the data on which thesetheir fine qualities such as bravery,
findings are based is very inconclusive andhonesty, courage, etc have been extensively
has many glitches. Hence this topic and thedescribed  in  them.
findings  remain  largely  debatable.
Iceland has produced famous painters like
Iceland has been ruled over by countries likeAsgrimur Jonsson, Jon Stefansson, and
Norway and Denmark. It is said that aJohannes Kjarval, the very popular sculptor
Norwegian called Floki Vigerdason, who hadAsmundur Sveinsson, the well-known opera
settled here, named Iceland. Even thesinger Kristjan Johannsson and pop singer
Icelandic law has drawn quite someBjork  who sings for the rock band Sigur Ros.
inspiration  from  the  Norwegian  system.
Iceland is a self -declared nuclear free
Iceland is a very thinly populated country.country. It is a part of the NATO (North
But it is thanks to this that Iceland hasAtlantic Treaty Organization). But it has no
been able to save the abounding naturalmilitary of its own and hence USA has taken
beauty that it possesses. However it is athe responsibility to take care of Iceland's
little costly, but still it is worth seeingdefense. Though as of today the US army's
and not giving a miss. It is exceptionallypresence in Iceland is zilch, it still
beautiful with all the geysers, waterfalls,remains committed to its responsibilities to
volcanoes and hot water springs that dot itshelp  Iceland,  in  case  the  need  arises.
land all over. The best time to visit this
country is the summer time. Wintertime is notIt is also rich in wildlife. Fisheries was
very convenient especially for those who likeuntil recently one of Iceland's most
to spend their time luxuriously andimportant businesses and it still does a lot
sightseeing. Nevertheless if you are one ofto promote fisheries and also to protect the
those adventurous types, you will surely haveinterests of its fishermen. But now the
plenty to do and see in Iceland. DuringIcelandic industry has shifted to other
winters say after august, Iceland is richlysectors and is developing rapidly in that
adorned with incredible scenic beauty. Anddirection too. Iceland is known as one of the
for those who care to visit this place atmost  developed  countries  in  the  world.
around this time, they will surely not be
short of any fond memories to take back home!Iceland is always ready to embrace anyone who
visits it and the people who do visit, will
Iceland is a highly literate country with thenever want to leave such a loving and
literacy rate here being 99.9%. People herebeautiful country!



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