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Island country in the Atlantic Ocean
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America
Iceland
Capital and most populous city of Iceland
the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N,
Reykjavík
British supermarket chain
Iceland Foods Limited, trading under both the Iceland and The Food Warehouse names, is a British supermarket chain headquartered in Deeside, Wales. Iceland
Iceland_(supermarket)
National legislature of Iceland
Alþingi (Icelandic: [ˈalˌθiɲcɪ]; Icelandic for 'general meeting', anglicised as Althing or Althingi) is the national legislature of Iceland, which is
Althing
Head of government
The prime minister of Iceland (Icelandic: Forsætisráðherra Íslands) is head of government of the country of Iceland. The prime minister is appointed formally
Prime_Minister_of_Iceland
The recorded history of Iceland began with the settlement by Viking explorers, mostly Norwegian, and the people they enslaved from Western Europe, particularly
History_of_Iceland
Topics referred to by the same term
people Icelandic language Icelandic orthography Icelandic cuisine Icelander (disambiguation) Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair Icelandic horse
Icelandic
Men's association football team
The Iceland national football team (Icelandic: Íslenska karlalandsliðið í knattspyrnu) represents Iceland in men's international football. The team is
Iceland national football team
Iceland_national_football_team
The demographics of Iceland include population density, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects
Demographics_of_Iceland
Iceland has a highly developed mixed market economy. In 2011, the gross domestic product (GDP) was US$12 billion. By 2018, it had increased to a nominal
Economy_of_Iceland
Bilateral relations
Iceland is heavily integrated into the European Union via the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Schengen Agreement, despite its status as
Iceland–European Union relations
Iceland–European_Union_relations
This is a list of ambassadors of Iceland (excluding consuls). Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ambassadors of Iceland. Czechoslovakia East Germany (German
Ambassadors_of_Iceland
Small horse breed developed in Iceland
The Icelandic horse (Icelandic: íslenski hesturinn [ˈistlɛnscɪ ˈhɛstʏrɪn]), or Icelandic, is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses
Icelandic_horse
Period of Icelandic statehood from 1918 to 1944
The Kingdom of Iceland (Icelandic: Konungsríkið Ísland; Danish: Kongeriget Island) was an associated state of Denmark (prior to its invasion by Nazi Germany)
Kingdom_of_Iceland
Most municipalities in Iceland include more than one settlement. For example, four localities (Selfoss, Stokkseyri, Eyrarbakki, and Tjarnabyggð) can all
Localities_of_Iceland
Upcoming Icelandic referendum
European Union membership negotiations is due to be held in Iceland on 29 August 2026. Iceland applied to join the EU in 2009, but negotiations have been
2026 Icelandic European Union membership negotiations referendum
2026_Icelandic_European_Union_membership_negotiations_referendum
Topics referred to by the same term
up Iceland in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Iceland is an island country in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Iceland may also refer to: Iceland (film)
Iceland_(disambiguation)
Combined military forces of Iceland
Iceland's defence forces consist of the Icelandic Coast Guard, which patrols Icelandic waters and monitors its airspace, and other services such as the
Defence_of_Iceland
2016 trademark and intellectual property dispute
Iceland v Iceland Foods Ltd was a legal dispute between the Icelandic government and the British supermarket chain Iceland Foods over the trademark, intellectual
Iceland_v_Iceland_Foods_Ltd
The politics of Iceland take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the president is the head of state
Politics_of_Iceland
Currency of Iceland
The króna (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰrouːna]) or krona (sometimes called Icelandic crown; sign: kr; code: ISK) is the currency of Iceland. One króna
Icelandic_króna
The flag of Iceland (Icelandic: íslenski fáninn) is defined in Law No. 34/1944, adopted on 17 June 1944, the day Iceland became a republic. The law, entitled
Flag_of_Iceland
Icelandic singer (born 1999)
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir OTF (Icelandic: [ˈlœyːvei ˈliːn ˈpiŋk ˈjounsˌtouhtɪr̥] ; Chinese: 林冰; pinyin: Lín Bīng; born 23 April 1999), known mononymously
Laufey_(singer)
North Germanic language
Icelandic or Icelandish (/aɪsˈlændɪk/ eyess-LAN-dik, /aɪsˈlændɪʃ/ eyess-LAN-dish; endonym: íslenska, pronounced [ˈi(ː)stlɛnska] , íslensk tunga [ˈi(ː)stlɛnsk
Icelandic_language
Series of disputes between Iceland and the UK
The Cod Wars (Icelandic: Þorskastríðin; also known as Landhelgisstríðin, lit. 'The Coastal Wars'; German: Kabeljaukriege) were a series of 20th-century
Cod_Wars
Head of state
The president of Iceland (Icelandic: Forseti Íslands) is the head of state of Iceland. The incumbent is Halla Tómasdóttir, who won the 2024 presidential
President_of_Iceland
Prime Minister of Iceland since 2024
Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir (Icelandic: [ˈkʰrɪstrun ˈmjœtl̥ ˈfrɔstaˌtouhtɪr̥]; born 12 May 1988) is an Icelandic politician and economist who has served
Kristrún_Frostadóttir
Transparent variety of calcite
Iceland spar, formerly called Iceland crystal (Icelandic: silfurberg [ˈsɪlvʏrˌpɛrk], lit. 'silver-rock') and also called optical calcite, is a transparent
Iceland_spar
1940 British operation during World War II
occupied Iceland without resistance. The operation, codenamed Operation Fork, was launched after Germany's rapid conquest of Denmark, to which Iceland was
Invasion_of_Iceland
volcano system in Iceland that started activity on August 17, 2014, and ended on February 27, 2015, is Bárðarbunga. The volcano in Iceland that erupted in
Volcanism_of_Iceland
Political party in Iceland
Independence Party (Icelandic: Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn [ˈsjaul(f)ˌstaiːðɪsˌflɔhkʏrɪn]) is a conservative political party in Iceland. It is currently the
Independence_Party_(Iceland)
c. 930–1262 state in Iceland
The Icelandic Commonwealth, also known as the Icelandic Free State, was the political unit existing in Iceland between the establishment of the Althing
Icelandic_Commonwealth
Crime in Iceland is regulated primarily by the Almenn hegningarlög (General Penal Code) No. 19/1940 and the Lög um meðferð sakamála (Criminal Procedure
Crime_in_Iceland
King of Denmark (1912–1947) and Iceland (1918–1944)
the only King of Iceland as Kristján X, holding the title as a result of the personal union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944
Christian_X
Iceland is geologically quite young, and mostly formed from volcanic processes, so fossils there are rare. The oldest fossils found in Iceland are from
Paleontology_in_Iceland
Events in the year 1800 in Iceland. Monarch: Christian VII Governor of Iceland: Ólafur Stefánsson June 6: The Althingi is formally dissolved, with the
1800_in_Iceland
The settlement of Iceland (Icelandic: landnámsöld [ˈlantˌnaumsˌœlt]) is generally believed to have begun in the second half of the ninth century, when
Settlement_of_Iceland
deafness in Iceland includes the history of Icelandic Sign Language (ISL) and its status as the first language of the Deaf, the history of Icelandic Deaf education
Deafness_in_Iceland
National church of Iceland
The Church of Iceland (Icelandic: Þjóðkirkjan, lit. 'The National Church'), officially the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (hin evangelíska lúterska
Church_of_Iceland
Political party in Iceland
(Icelandic: Samfylkingin - jafnaðarflokkur Íslands, lit. 'The Alliance – Iceland's Equality Party') is a social democratic political party in Iceland.
Social_Democratic_Alliance
Religious affiliation in Iceland (2026) Church of Iceland (Lutheran) (56.3%) Free Lutheran Church in Reykjavík (2.52%) Free Lutheran Church in Hafnarfjörður
Religion_in_Iceland
Canadians with Icelandic ancestry or were born in Iceland
Icelandic Canadians (Icelandic: Íslensk-kanadískur) are Canadian citizens of Icelandic ancestry, or Iceland-born people who reside in Canada. Canada has
Icelandic_Canadians
Hotspot partly responsible for volcanic activity forming the Iceland Plateau and island
Iceland hotspot is a hotspot that is partly responsible for the high volcanic activity that has formed the Iceland Plateau and the island of Iceland.
Iceland_hotspot
Prostitution in Iceland is not illegal, but paying for sex is. The police have stated that they do not have the resources to enforce the law. Consequently
Prostitution_in_Iceland
National police force of Iceland
In Iceland, the Police (Icelandic: Ríkislögreglan, lit. 'the State Police') is the national police force of Iceland. It is responsible for law enforcement
Icelandic_Police
Topics referred to by the same term
Iceland earthquake may refer to: 2008 Iceland earthquake 2000 Iceland earthquakes, a doublet on June 17 and 21 2023-2024 Iceland earthquakes, a series
Iceland_earthquake
Sports in Iceland are very popular. Popular sports include football, handball, athletics, basketball, chess, golf, volleyball, tennis, skiing, snowboarding
Sport_in_Iceland
Culinary tradition
The cuisine of Iceland has a long history. Important parts of Icelandic cuisine are lamb, dairy, and fish, the latter because Iceland has traditionally
Icelandic_cuisine
Ethnic group and nation
Icelanders (Icelandic: Íslendingar) are an ethnic group and nation who are native to the island country of Iceland. They speak Icelandic, a North Germanic
Icelanders
Icelandic breed of dog
The Icelandic Sheepdog (Icelandic: Íslenskur fjárhundur, pronounced [ˈistlɛnskʏr ˈfjaurˌhʏntʏr̥]), is an Icelandic breed of dog of Nordic Spitz type. It
Icelandic_Sheepdog
Commercial hunting of whales in Iceland
Whaling in Iceland began with spear-drift hunting as early as the 12th century, and continued in a vestigial form until the late 19th century, when other
Whaling_in_Iceland
Iceland has a subpolar oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfc) near the southern coastal area and tundra (Köppen ET) inland in the highlands
Climate_of_Iceland
President of Iceland since 2024
Halla Tómasdóttir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatla ˈtʰouːmasˌtouhtɪr̥] ; born 11 October 1968) is an Icelandic businesswoman and politician who has served
Halla_Tómasdóttir
Iceland took control of its foreign affairs in 1918 when it became a sovereign country, the Kingdom of Iceland, in a personal union with the King of Denmark
Foreign_relations_of_Iceland
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, east of Greenland and immediately south of the Arctic Circle,
Geography_of_Iceland
Subregion of northern Europe
English usage, the term is also used as a synonym for the Nordic countries. Iceland and the Faroe Islands are sometimes included, due to their ethnolinguistic
Scandinavia
Sports governing body in Iceland
Rugby Iceland (Icelandic: Rugby Ísland) is the governing body for rugby in Iceland. It oversees the various national teams and the development of the sport
Rugby_Iceland
Icelandic historian, poet and politician (1179–1241)
(Old Norse: [ˈsnorːe ˈsturloˌson]; Icelandic: [ˈstnɔrːɪ ˈstʏ(r)tlʏˌsɔːn]; 1179 – 23 September 1241) was an Icelandic historian, poet, knight, and politician
Snorri_Sturluson
Ethnic group
in Iceland (Icelandic: Portúgalskt fólk á Íslandi) are citizens and residents of Iceland who are of Portuguese descent. Portuguese people in Iceland (also
Portuguese_in_Iceland
Passport for Iceland's citizens
Icelandic passports (Icelandic: íslenskt vegabréf) are issued to citizens of Iceland for the purpose of international travel. Beside serving as proof of
Icelandic_passport
Autonomous territory of Denmark
rigsdel ('autonomous territory') of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have
Faroe_Islands
Political party in Iceland
The People's Party (Icelandic: Flokkur fólksins) is an Icelandic political party, with an emphasis on disability rights, pensioners' interests, and direct
People's_Party_(Iceland)
Events in the year 1892 in Iceland. Monarch: Christian IX Minister for Iceland: Johannes Nellemann The Ministerial Residence Ráðherrabústaðurinn is constructed
1892_in_Iceland
Iceland's location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, above the Iceland hotspot, means that the island and its surroundings are a site of highly frequent volcanic
List of volcanic eruptions in Iceland
List_of_volcanic_eruptions_in_Iceland
settlement of Iceland around the 870s, Iceland lacked a unitary legal system. Already around the year 930, the chiefs of the different regions of Iceland united
Law_of_Iceland
Political party in Iceland
in English as the Liberal Reform Party, is a liberal political party in Iceland positioned on the centre to centre-right of the political spectrum. The
Viðreisn
Default of three major Icelandic banks
A major financial crisis took place in Iceland between 2008 and 2010. It involved the default of all three of the country's major privately owned commercial
2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis
2008–2011_Icelandic_financial_crisis
Governing body of association football in Iceland
Iceland (Icelandic: Knattspyrnusamband Íslands, pronounced [ˈkʰnahtˌspɪ(r)tnʏˌsampant ˈistlan(t)s]; KSÍ) is the governing body of football in Iceland
Football Association of Iceland
Football_Association_of_Iceland
beginning of World War II, Iceland was a sovereign kingdom in personal union with Denmark, with King Christian X as head of state. Iceland officially remained
Iceland_in_World_War_II
Naming system of people from Iceland
Icelandic names are names used by people from Iceland. Icelandic surnames are different from most other naming systems in the modern Western world in that
Icelandic_name
Iceland observes UTC+00:00 year-round — also known as Greenwich Mean Time. UTC+00:00 was adopted on 7 April 1968 for Iceland to be in sync with Western
Time_in_Iceland
Former indoor artificial ice arena in Baltimore, Maryland
Carlin's Iceland was an indoor artificial ice arena in Baltimore, Maryland, that was part of a city amusement park, known as Carlin's Park. It opened
Carlin's_Iceland
Icelandic low-cost airline (2002–2012)
Iceland Express was a low-fare airline headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland that was acquired by WOW air. It operated services to several destinations in
Iceland_Express
Political party in Iceland
The Centre Party (Icelandic: Miðflokkurinn) is a Nordic agrarian and right-wing populist political party in Iceland, established in September 2017. It
Centre_Party_(Iceland)
National beauty pageant competition in Iceland
The Miss Iceland (Icelandic: Ungfrú Ísland) is a national beauty pageant in Iceland. Beginning in 2023, the winner represents Iceland at Miss Universe
Miss_Iceland
Icelandic breed of sheep
The Icelandic sheep is the Icelandic breed of domestic sheep. It belongs to the Northern European Short-tailed group and is one of the larger breeds in
Icelandic_sheep
Icelandic writer and athlete (born 1964)
Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (Icelandic: [ˈmaknus ˈscɛːviŋk]; born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, television producer, entrepreneur, actor
Magnús_Scheving
Icelandic telecommunications company
Nova, stylised as NOVA, is an Icelandic telecommunications company that began operations on December 1, 2007. Nova owns and operates its own 3G/4G/5G
Nova_(Iceland)
Collective decision-making body of the Icelandic government
The Cabinet of Iceland (Icelandic: Stjórnarráð Íslands) is the collective decision-making body of the government of Iceland, composed of the Prime Minister
Cabinet_of_Iceland
Total eclipse
will be larger. The total eclipse will pass over the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, northern Spain and the extreme northeastern part of
Solar eclipse of August 12, 2026
Solar_eclipse_of_August_12,_2026
Small body of water in the North Atlantic
The Iceland Sea, a relatively small body of water, is bounded by Iceland. It is characterized by its proximity to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which transforms
Iceland_Sea
Regional airline of Iceland
Air Iceland Connect, formerly Air Iceland (Icelandic: Flugfélag Íslands, pronounced [ˈflʏːɣˌfjɛːˌlaːɣ ˈistlan(t)s]) is a regional airline, wholly owned
Air_Iceland_Connect
National airline of Iceland
Icelandair is the flag carrier of Iceland. It is part of the Icelandair Group and operates to destinations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean from its
Icelandair
Iceland is a world leader in renewable energy. 100% of the electricity in Iceland's electricity grid is produced from renewable resources. In terms of
Energy_in_Iceland
Political party in Iceland
The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn, FSF) is an agrarian political party in Iceland. From 30 November 2017 until the 2024 election
Progressive_Party_(Iceland)
1886 novel by Pierre Loti
An Iceland Fisherman (French: Pêcheur d'Islande, 1886) is a novel by French author Pierre Loti. It depicts the romantic but inevitably sad life of Breton
An_Iceland_Fisherman
The wildlife of Iceland is the wild plant and animal life found on the island of Iceland, located in the north Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic
Wildlife_of_Iceland
Native animals of Iceland
The fauna of Iceland are the animal life which resides on the island of Iceland and its coasts, located in the north Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic
Fauna_of_Iceland
influenced in particular by the unique Icelandic landscape as well as by Icelandic mythology and culture. Contemporary Icelandic painting is typically traced to
Icelandic_art
Second-level administrative subdivision of Iceland
municipalities of Iceland (Icelandic: sveitarfélög [ˈsveiːtarˌfjɛːˌlœːɣ]; sing. sveitarfélag [ˈsveiːtarˌfjɛːˌlaːɣ]) are local administrative areas in Iceland that
Municipalities_of_Iceland
Racism in Iceland commonly targets immigrants, particularly non-white or non-Western immigrants. Iceland is a historically homogeneous society with little
Racism_in_Iceland
Political party in Iceland
The Socialist Party of Iceland (Icelandic: Sósíalistaflokkur Íslands, SFÍ) is a socialist political party in Iceland, which was founded on International
Socialist_Party_of_Iceland
Island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean
Iceland Fishes of Iceland Freshwater fishes of Iceland Fjords of Iceland Glaciers of Iceland Highlands of Iceland Islands of Iceland Lakes of Iceland
Outline_of_Iceland
Geographical area of Iceland
The Highland (Icelandic: Hálendið), also known as the Central Highland, is an area that comprises much of the interior land of Iceland. The Highland is
Highlands_of_Iceland
people from Iceland, arranged in categories and ordered alphabetically by first name, following the usual naming conventions of Iceland. Björgólfur Thor
List_of_Icelanders
Public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland
The University of Iceland (Icelandic: Háskóli Íslands [ˈhauːˌskouːlɪ ˈistlan(t)s]) is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the country's
University_of_Iceland
Tourist route in southern Iceland
The Golden Circle (Icelandic: Gullni hringurinn [ˈkʏtlnɪ ˈr̥iŋkʏrɪn]) is a tourist route in southwest Iceland. It is a loop of about 300 kilometres (190 mi)
Golden_Circle_(Iceland)
Events in the year 1900 in Iceland. Monarch: Christian IX Minister for Iceland: Hugo Egmont Hørring (until 27 April); August Hermann Ferdinand Carl Goos
1900_in_Iceland
Icelandic literature refers to literature written in Iceland or by Icelandic people. It is best known for the sagas written in medieval times, starting
Icelandic_literature
in Iceland (Icelandic Baháʼí samfélagið á Íslandi) began with Baháʼís first visiting the Iceland in the early 20th century, and the first Icelandic Baháʼí
Baháʼí_Faith_in_Iceland
ICELAND
ICELAND
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þorsteinn, ÞÓRSTEINN means "Þórr's stone."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Ulfr, ÚLFUR means "wolf."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse VÃðarr, VIÃAR means "forest warrior."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of German Wolfgang, ÚLFGANGUR means "wolf path."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þormóðr, ÞORMÓÃUR means "Þórr's mind."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Tryggr, TRYGGVI means "trustworthy."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þorbergr, ÞORBERGUR means "Þórr's protection."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic equivalent of Anglo-Saxon Wigheard, VÃGHARÃUR means "hardy warrior."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Vilhjalmr, VILHJÃLMUR means "will-helmet."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic short form of Nordic names beginning with Vig-, from vigg, VIGGÓ means "lightning."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þorvaldr, ÞORVALDUR means "Þórr's ruler."Â
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Latin Stephanus, STEFÃN means "crown."Â
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þorgeirr, ÞORGEIR means "Þórr's spear."
Male
Icelandic
Short form of Icelandic Valbergur, VALBERG means "salvation of the slain in battle."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þorbiorn, ÞORBJÖRN means "Þórr's bear."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þórlákr, ÞORLÃKUR means "Þórr's contender."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic masculine form of Old High German Walburg, VALBERGUR means "salvation of the slain in battle."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Þórr, ÞÓR means "thunder."Â
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Vermundr, VERMUNDUR means "protector of man."Â
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of German Wolfram, ÚLFHRAFN means "wolf-raven."
ICELAND
ICELAND
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Father of Dignified; Name of a Sahabi (R.A)
Boy/Male
Muslim
Bright
Girl/Female
Tamil
Adishree | அதிஷà¯à®°à¯€
Exalted
Boy/Male
Celtic Irish Scottish Gaelic
Strong fighter.
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Hero for Heaven
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Clean; Purified; Very Beautiful
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Lord of the Ocean
Girl/Female
Muslim
Beauty, Beautiful
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Ashok Tree
ICELAND
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n.
A substance isomeric with starch, extracted from several species of moss and lichen, esp. from Iceland moss.
a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, the lichen, Iceland moss (Cetaria Islandica).
n.
A white substance extracted from the lichen, Iceland moss (Cetraria Islandica). It consists of several ingredients, among which is cetraric acid, a white, crystalline, bitter substance.
n.
A small marine fish (Mallotus villosus) of the family Salmonidae, very abundant on the coasts of Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Alaska. It is used as a bait for the cod.
a.
Of or pertaining to Iceland; relating to, or resembling, the Icelanders.
a.
Belonging to a region of the earth's surface which includes all Europe to the Azores, Iceland, and all temperate Asia.
n.
A native, or one of the Scandinavian people, of Iceland.
n.
The name given by ancient geographers to the northernmost part of the habitable world. According to some, this land was Norway, according to others, Iceland, or more probably Mainland, the largest of the Shetland islands; hence, the Latin phrase ultima Thule, farthest Thule.
n.
The language of the Icelanders. It is one of the Scandinavian group, and is more nearly allied to the Old Norse than any other language now spoken.