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Iceland Language: Languages of Iceland

Staff Writer — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:10:27 +0000

The Iceland National Language is Icelandic. During the period of Danish rule, Denmark had a significant historical influence on Iceland, including its linguistic development. It has been used in the country since its settlement in the 9th century and has changed only a little. The Icelandic language became official in 2011, and according to statistics […]

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Icelandic Music: Songs, Festivals and Traditions

Staff Writer — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:28:11 +0000

Music has long been a shaping force and an emotional outlet for Icelanders throughout the ages. From the Viking Age through to modern years, Icelandic music has stood out as unique and expressive for the Nordic people. The most popular and common of the Icelandic genres is folk music. Icelandic folk music has a long […]

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List of Movies Filmed in Iceland

Staff Writer — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:01:01 +0000

The captivating landscape of Iceland has long defined it as a popular tourist spot. However, this geography has set the country up so well behind the lens of a camera. There have been many movies with striking scenes filmed in parts of Iceland. iceland‘s National Parks make especially popular set locations. Some of the movies […]

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Iceland Cultures, People and Traditions Guide

Staff Writer — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:01:00 +0000

Icelandic culture is primarily defined by their history and the cultural traditions and ties from their roots. Iceland was settled by Norsemen after the then-king of Norway began persecuting and targeting specific members of Norway’s Viking population. Iceland has long been proud of its heritage, and the country does a lot to preserve its historical […]

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Iceland Public Holidays: Guide to National Holidays in Iceland

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:56 +0000

Icelandic traditional holidays are an essential part of Icelandic culture. The mixture of the holidays demonstrates the integration of various cultures and traditions that have been adopted by native Icelanders over the years. Originally, Iceland was settled around 870 to 930 AD by Norsemen coming from Norway due to the persecution of the current king. […]

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Iceland History: Origin of Iceland (Maps, Population, Flag)

Staff Writer — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:10:50 +0000

Iceland has a relatively short yet rich history. The island was discovered by Naddodd the Viking in 861 and inhabited in 870 by Norse and Celtic populations. Before this timeframe, Iceland was one of the largest uninhabited islands in Europe. The island itself had formed over 70 million years ago when the magma pocket beneath […]

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