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