Northern atmosphere

by Robert Grac

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Northern atmosphere

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Robert Grac

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Iceland is a Nordic island country at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
The main island is entirely south of the Arctic Circle.

Iceland is closer to continental Europe than to mainland North America, although it is closest to Greenland (290 km, 180 mi), an island of North America.

Generally is included in Europe for historical, political, cultural, geographical, and practical reasons.

Iceland is the world's 18th largest island, and Europe's second largest island after Great Britain.

Many fjords punctuate Iceland's coastline, which is also where most settlements are situated.

Iceland is volcanically and geologically active.

The interior consists of a 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 high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle.

Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate.

The capital and largest city is Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over 2/3 of the population.

Most Icelanders are descendants of Norse and Gaelic settlers. Icelandic, a North Germanic language.

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November 15th, 2018

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