Island

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Islandi Vabariik on saareriik Atlandi ookeani põhjaosas Gröönimaa, Šotimaa ja Norra vahel. Riigi pealinn on Reykjavík.

Peaaegu kogu territoorium paikneb Islandi saarel, mis asub Atlandi ookeani keskahelikul ja on vulkaaniliselt aktiivne. Suurt osa Islandist katavad laavaväljad, millest omakorda osa on kaetud liustikega. Inimasustus paikneb suuresti ainult rannikul ja selle läheduses.

Esimesed inimesed jõudsid Islandile 9. sajandil. 13. sajandil läks Island Norra võimu alla ja aastal 1380 koos Norraga Taani võimu alla. 17. juunil 1944 kuulutati Þingvelliril välja Islandi Vabariik.

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Basic information
  • Currency Islandi kroon
  • Calling code +354
  • Internet domain .is
  • Speed limit 90
  • Mains voltage 230V/50Hz
  • Democracy index 9.37
Population, Area & Driving side
  • Population 376248
  • Pindala 103004
  • Driving side right

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