Map of Iceland
Its name suggests a barren ice wilderness and yet its weather is mild and pleasant for most of the year. As isolated as the country is, its population is one of the most educated in the world. In fact, its trend toward literacy probably stared back in the 12th century when the art of storytelling - the sagas- first appeared soon followed by writing. The landscape is as varied as any much larger country with geysers, volcanoes, mountains, fjords and scenic harbors. Iceland is a very different place to visit and yet so close to home.
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Iceland
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.
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