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Iceland (Icelandic : Ísland , pronounced [ˈistlant] ⓘ ) is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans , on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe . It is linked culturally and politically with Europe and is the region's most sparsely populated country . Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík , which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic .
Located on a rift between tectonic plates , Iceland's geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions . The interior consists of a volcanic plateau characterised by sand and lava fields , mountains , and glaciers , and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands . Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle . Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate .
According to the ancient manuscript Landnámabók , the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first permanent settler on the island. In the following centuries, Norwegians , and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians , immigrated to Iceland, bringing with them thralls (i.e., slaves or serfs) of Gaelic origin. (Full article... )
Björk is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, producer and actress from Reykjavík who has received many awards and nominations for her work. After gaining international popularity as the lead singer of The Sugarcubes , she rose to prominence with the release of her first album Debut in 1993. During this time, she won several awards, including the Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act and the NME Award for Best Solo Artist. At the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards the music video for her first single "Human Behaviour " received six nominations. With the release of her second album Post (1995) the singer won five Icelandic Music Awards and the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female and became the first artist to receive the Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Awards . The video for her single "It's Oh So Quiet " won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography in a Video . The singer's third album, titled Homogenic , was released in 1997. The album's music videos were acclaimed, with the videos for "Bachelorette ", directed by Michel Gondry , and "All Is Full of Love ", directed by Chris Cunningham , receiving multiple accolades, including three MTV Video Music Awards for Best Art Direction , Breakthrough Video and Best Visual Effects .
In 2000, Björk starred in
Lars von Trier 's
musical melodrama film Dancer in the Dark , which premiered at the
2000 Cannes Film Festival , winning the
Palme d'Or . For her role as Selma Ježková in the movie, the singer received the
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and the
European Film Award for Best Actress and garnered a nomination for the
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama . Björk also composed the movie's soundtrack
Selmasongs , which included the song "
I've Seen It All ". The song received a nomination for
Best Original Song at the
58th Golden Globe Awards and was also nominated in the
Best Original Song category at the
73rd Academy Awards , during which Björk wore
her famous swan dress . (
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8 February 2022 Skateboarder Josh Neuman dies in a plane crash in Thingvellir National Park (Guardian)
28 November 2021 Right-left wing coalition continues after an election (Reuters)
9 September 2021: Laugardalshöll in Iceland chosen as the venue for the world tournament in League of Legends (esports)
22 March 2021: Fagradalsfjall (pictured ) on the Reykjanes peninsula erupts in a fissure (BBC)
Jörmundur Ingi Hansen being sworn in as allsherjargoði in 1994
Jörmundur Ingi Hansen (born 14 August 1940) is an Icelandic neopagan leader, designer, businessman and clothing retailer. Trained as a sculptor and known as a prominent member of Reykjavík's hippie scene, he co-founded the Icelandic neopagan organization Ásatrúarfélagið in 1972, co-creating its rituals, liturgy and clothing. From 1994 to 2002, he led the organization, holding the title allsherjargoði ; during his time in office, Ásatrúarfélagið experienced significant membership growth, acquired a building in Reykjavík and constructed a pagan burial ground designed by Jörmundur. An internal conflict led to his removal from the position, and in 2004 he left and became the leader of a small splinter group.
In his professional life, Jörmundur has worked making
architectural drawings , as a salesman and as a designer. He is interested in men's fashion and sells vintage clothes in Reykjavík. (
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There is no more sagacious animal than the Icelandic horse. He is stopped by neither snow, nor storm, nor impassable roads, nor rocks, glaciers, or anything. He is courageous, sober, and surefooted. He never makes a false step, never shies. If there is a river or fjord to cross (and we shall meet with many) you will see him plunge in at once, just as if he were amphibious, and gain the opposite bank.
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