Travel to Iceland Where is Iceland Icelands Coat

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 18 th 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 8 th century. However in the 9 th century they were driven out by Vikings. • Norwegian Viking named Floki Vilgeroason gave the country its name- Iceland.

Modern Iceland 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, 000 about 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 Ocean. Puffin 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