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Tectonic Plates Meet

North American and European tectonic plates meeting above ground in Iceland where the first parliament was held
(6) Land of the everlasting sun: Iceland

December 21st 2013
"How long are you staying?", "How much cash do you have on you?", "Where are you staying?", "We need an address?", "What is your employment?", "What are your intentions?", "How much money do you have in your bank account?" "Have a seat for further questioning", hammered the British customs agent at London Heathrow Airport. My mind was dull but it was racing. It was an overnight flight (across t ... read more
Europe » Iceland

Icelandic Flag 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 ... ... read more
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