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Transcript of Iceland
ICELAND
By: Tanya Halupa
Basic Facts of Iceland
First settled in 874 Know as “ The Land of Fire and Ice” Capital-Reykjavík Lofsöngur-National anthem Official language- Icelandic Common energy source- Geothermal
Energy Population- 270,000
Technology
Internet usage- Has one of the highest internet usage rates in the world
Cell Phone- You need to have a GSM or NMT system along with one of our main service providers we use today to use phones in iceland
Transportation
Iceland uses many of the types of transportation we use today.
They use:RailroadsCarsAirplanesBusses& any other
source
Geothermal Energy
Heat within the earth A renewable source Inexpensive way to power your home Most Icelanders use geothermal energy
Religion
You can practice mainly any type of religion you choose to follow in Iceland but the main religion is the Evangical Lutheran faith.
Climate
Windy and very cool winters Damp and wet summers Icelanders always are prepared for a
form of precipitation to come their way and cool temperatures
Import and export goods
Agriculture goods Cattle Hay Market Gardening Sheep
Manufactured Goods Aluminum Cement Clothing Electrical Equipment Fertilizer Bookbinding Printing
Fishing Capelion Cod Haddock Herring
Top industry- Seafood
Natural Resources
With having fishing as their top industry one of their top natural resources is their rich fishing grounds along with hydro and geothermal power and pastureland.
Tax Issues
22.75 is the flat percentage rate people have to pay to the central government of their income
Local government also have tax fees which raise the tax rate to 36 percent
Charge 6 percent of every dollar like we do in the United States
Health Care
More common and more benefits Financed by the central government 85 percent of tax issues 15 percent for fees The people of Iceland have the right of
access to the best possible health service at any given time for the protection of their mental, social and physical health
Health Care (cont.)
The law ensures that there is no discrimination against patients on the grounds of sex, religion, beliefs, nationality, race, skin color, financial status, family relations or status in other respect.
Gross National Product
In millions, the Gross National Product of Iceland is 4200 and their GNP growth rate is 0.30% in fishing
Income
$30,140 US dollars
Minimum salary per month-100.000 ISK or 1130 Euro
Salary for working 40 hours a week
Unskilled workers 147.000 ISK
skilled trades 227.000
shop assistants 163.00
office clerks 188.000
Cost of Living
80.000 ISK per month for one person expect to pay 25.000- 30.000 per month
for a single room with access to kitchen and bathroom
Historical Events
1918 Act Union-Iceland declared its independence which became known as the Kingdom of Iceland
1911-the University of Iceland opened 1945-The first international flight by an
Icelandic aircraft 1946-Iceland joins the United Nations
Historical Events (cont.)
1963-Volcanic eruption in ocean south of Iceland creates a new island, Surtsey
1973-Volcanic eruption in Heimaey, the only inhabited island of the Westman Islands group off the south coast of Iceland
2000-1000 years of Christianity in Iceland celebrated
The Great Geyser
Sends boiling water up to 60 meters in the air
It is not as active as in was in past years but another geyser which is only a few hundred meters away from geyser erupts about every ten minutes or so
Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir
born July 28, 1982 She was a member of the band Ske In 2005 she began her solo career She is best known for her character
Silvía Night
Interesting Facts
Most active volcano area in the world Has the largest waterfall and glacier in
Europe Its capital is the cleanest in the world Longest Human lifespan on earth First female president in the world, Mrs.
Vigd¡s Finnbogad¢ttir
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland http://www.geographia.com/iceland/ http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3396.htm http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/
pageinfo_pays.php3?Pays=ISL&Opt=economy http://www.doingbusiness.org/ExploreTopics/
PayingTaxes/Details.aspx?economyid=88 http://www.icetourist.is/displayer.asp?
cat_id=269 http://iceland.vefur.is/Iceland_history/
facts.htm http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/pges/instruction/
kid-pages/islands/iceland/sports.html http://www.statice.is/Pages/444?NewsID=1985
References (cont.)
http://www.exploreiceland.is/city_guide/art_and_culture/famous_icelanders/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Iceland
http://www.iceland- experience.com/iceland_education.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Iceland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Iceland
http://www.iceland.is/history-and- culture/History/EventsCalendar/
http://www.mapsofworld.com/iceland/culture/icelandic-clothing.html
http://www.iceland- experience.com/iceland_facts.htm