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Article #122: Iceland - a nation with rich history, beautiful people and breathtaking beauty

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Iceland though has a chilly name, is the literacy rate here being 99.9%.
still known for the warmth that it People here are passionate about poetry.
exudes-be it its people or even its Iceland has also produced a noble
climate. It is a common perception that prizewinner in literature namely Halldor
the Vikings were the first to settle in Kiljan Laxness. The most well known
Iceland. But a few available documents literary piece given to the world by
after scrutiny have brought to light some Iceland are the 'Sagas'. They have been
newer facts. These documents speak of the written in the years 1180 AD to 1300 AD.
people from British Isles being the first These 'Sagas' have a detailed account of
settlers in Iceland. Also the others the history of Iceland, especially the
suggest that the Icelanders are heroes of Iceland who have been dealt
originally of Celtic origin. But the data with in them. These heroes have been
on which these findings are based is very glorified and all their fine qualities
inconclusive and has many glitches. Hence such as bravery, honesty, courage, etc
this topic and the findings remain have been extensively described in them.
largely debatable. Iceland has produced famous painters like
Iceland has been ruled over by countries Asgrimur Jonsson, Jon Stefansson, and
like Norway and Denmark. It is said that Johannes Kjarval, the very popular
a Norwegian called Floki Vigerdason, who sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson, the
had settled here, named Iceland. Even the well-known opera singer Kristjan
Icelandic law has drawn quite some Johannsson and pop singer Bjork who sings
inspiration from the Norwegian system. for the rock band Sigur Ros.
Iceland is a very thinly populated Iceland is a self -declared nuclear free
country. But it is thanks to this that country. It is a part of the NATO (North
Iceland has been able to save the Atlantic Treaty Organization). But it has
abounding natural beauty that it no military of its own and hence USA has
possesses. However it is a little costly, taken the responsibility to take care of
but still it is worth seeing and not Iceland's defense. Though as of today the
giving a miss. It is exceptionally US army's presence in Iceland is zilch,
beautiful with all the geysers, it still remains committed to its
waterfalls, volcanoes and hot water responsibilities to help Iceland, in case
springs that dot its land all over. The the need arises.
best time to visit this country is the It is also rich in wildlife. Fisheries
summer time. Wintertime is not very was until recently one of Iceland's most
convenient especially for those who like important businesses and it still does a
to spend their time luxuriously and lot to promote fisheries and also to
sightseeing. Nevertheless if you are one protect the interests of its fishermen.
of those adventurous types, you will But now the Icelandic industry has
surely have plenty to do and see in shifted to other sectors and is
Iceland. During winters say after august, developing rapidly in that direction too.
Iceland is richly adorned with incredible Iceland is known as one of the most
scenic beauty. And for those who care to developed countries in the world.
visit this place at around this time, Iceland is always ready to embrace anyone
they will surely not be short of any fond who visits it and the people who do
memories to take back home! visit, will never want to leave such a
Iceland is a highly literate country with loving and beautiful country!






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