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Background: 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.

59 days ago: Cookiek published a blog
Hofn, snowmobile fun and Jokulsarlon iceberg lagoon

August 8th 2008 Europe » Iceland » South » Höfn
Need I say we had another wonderful day? I am seriously so in love with Iceland. I never want to leave. It is the most beautiful country on the face of the earth, I love every bit of the scenery, it's ... 27 photos [full story]

62 days ago: islandia2008 published a blog
VIATJANT PER LES TERRES DEL SUD

August 5th 2008 Europe » Iceland » South » Höfn
Portem tres dies de viatge i costa trobar adjectius per definir tot el que estem veient i sentint. Islàndia és pura màgia. És com visitar diferents paisos (per no dir planetes) en un mateix. Un es s ... [full story]

74 days ago: IvaG published a blog
Cudezi narave, eden za drugim, non stop

July 24th 2008 Europe » Iceland » South » Höfn
Ponoci je dezevalo in pihalo, tako da sem bila malo paranoicna, da nama bo odneslo sotor - izjave prejsnjega vecera v stilu "ni paaanike, staaari, sej za eno noc ni treba tok klinov prbijat!" mi niso ... [full story]

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