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Travel to Iceland
Where is Iceland?
Iceland’s Coat of Arms
• The coat of arms includes an ox, griffin,
dragon, and Nord on a block of ice
surrounding the flag of iceland.
Facts about Iceland’s Geography
• It’s the 18th largest island in the world.
• Its located in the northern Atlantic Ocean in
between Europe and North America.
• Geologically, Iceland is part of the Mid-Atlantic
Ridge. The ridge marks the boundary between
the Eurasian and North American Plates,
Brief History on Iceland- Beginnings
• The first people to settle in Iceland were
probably Irish monks who came in the 8th
century. However in the 9th century they were
driven out by Vikings.
• Norwegian Viking named Floki Vilgeroason
gave the country its name- Iceland.
Modern Iceland and its Population
• Today Iceland relies on fishing, sheep, cattle,
and Icelandic ponies for its economy.
• Today Iceland is a prosperous country with a
high standard of living.
• Today the population of Iceland is 313,000about half the population of Milwaukee.
Agriculture of Iceland
Sheeping, Icelantic Horses,
and Fishing among
farming are important
to Iceland’s economy
and livelyhood.
Iceland’s National Animal- The Puffin
• The Atlantic puffin native to the Atlantic
OceanPuffin is the only native puffin in the
Atlantic Ocean- This beautiful bird serves as the
Official Nation Animal if this beautiful country!
Capitol of Iceland