Iceland
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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 , 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.
The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the native parliament, the Althing, one of the world's oldest functioning legislative assemblies. Following a period of civil strife, Iceland acceded to Norwegian rule in the 13th century. In 1397, Iceland followed Norway's integration into the Kalmar Union along with the kingdoms of Denmark and Sweden, coming under ''de facto'' Danish rule following its dissolution in 1523. The Danish kingdom introduced Lutheranism by force in 1550, and Iceland was formally ceded to Denmark in 1814 by the Treaty of Kiel.
Influenced by ideals of nationalism after the French Revolution, Iceland's struggle for independence took form and culminated in the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union in 1918, with the establishment of the Kingdom of Iceland, sharing through a personal union the incumbent monarch of Denmark. During the occupation of Denmark in World War II, Iceland voted overwhelmingly to become a republic in 1944, thus ending the remaining formal ties with Denmark. Although the Althing was suspended from 1799 to 1845, the island republic nevertheless holds a claim to sustaining one of the longest-running parliaments in the world.
Until the 20th century, Iceland relied largely on subsistence fishing and agriculture. Industrialization of the fisheries and Marshall Plan aid following World War II brought prosperity, and Iceland became one of the wealthiest and most developed nations in the world. It became a part of the European Economic Area in 1994; this further diversified the economy into sectors such as finance, biotechnology, and manufacturing.
Iceland has a market economy with relatively low taxes, compared to other OECD countries, as well as the highest trade union membership in the world. It maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. Iceland ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, education, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom. Iceland has the smallest population of any NATO member and is the only one with no standing army, possessing only a lightly armed coast guard. Provided by Wikipedia
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1041by Skelton, Alasdair, Andrén, Margareta, Kristmannsdóttir, Hrefna, Stockmann, Gabrielle, Mörth, Carl-Magnus, Sveinbjörnsdóttir, Árny, Jonsson, Sigurjon, Sturkell, Erik, Guðrúnardóttir, Helga Rakel, Hjartarson, Hreinn, Siegmund, Heike, Kockum, IngridContributors: “...University of Akureyri, 600 Akureyri, Iceland...”
Published in Nature Geoscience (2014)
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1042by Sturkell, E., Einarsson, P., Sigmundsson, F., Ofeigsson, B. G., Geirsson, H., Pedersen, R., Árnadóttir, Thóra, Ólafsson, H., de Zeeuw-van Dalfsen, E., Linde, A. T., Sacks, S. I., Lafemina, P. C., Pagl, C., Villemin, Thierry, Rymer, H.Contributors: “...Institute of Earth Sciences University of Iceland...”
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1043by Sturkell, E., Einarsson, P., Sigmundsson, F., Ofeigsson, B. G., Geirsson, H., Pedersen, R., Árnadóttir, Thóra, Ólafsson, H., de Zeeuw-van Dalfsen, E., Linde, A. T., Sacks, S. I., Lafemina, P. C., Pagli, C., Villemin, Thierry, Rymer, H.Contributors: “...Institute of Earth Sciences University of Iceland...”
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1044by Sturkell, E., Einarsson, P., Sigmundsson, F., Ofeigsson, B. G., Geirsson, H., Pedersen, R., Árnadóttir, Thóra, Ólafsson, H., de Zeeuw-van Dalfsen, E., Linde, A. T., Sacks, S. I., Lafemina, P. C., Pagli, C., Villemin, Thierry, Rymer, H.Contributors: “...Institute of Earth Sciences University of Iceland...”
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1045by Sturkell, E., Einarsson, P., Sigmundsson, F., Ofeigsson, B. G., Geirsson, H., Pedersen, R., Árnadóttir, Thóra, Ólafsson, H., de Zeeuw-van Dalfsen, E., Linde, A. T., Sacks, S. I., Lafemina, P. C., Pagl, C., Villemin, Thierry, Rymer, H.Contributors: “...Institute of Earth Sciences University of Iceland...”
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1046by Halfdansdottir, Berglind, Olafsdottir, Olof A, Hildingsson, Ingegerd, Smarason, Alexander Kr, Sveinsdottir, HerdisContributors: “...1 Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Eirberg, Eiriksgata 34, 101...”
Published in Midwifery (2019)
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1047by Gudmundsson, Julius, Sulem, Patrick, Gudbjartsson, Daniel F, Masson, Gisli, Petursdottir, Vigdis, Hardarson, Sverrir, Gudjonsson, Sigurjon A, Johannsdottir, Hrefna, Helgadottir, Hafdis Th, Stacey, Simon N, Magnusson, Olafur Th, Helgason, Hannes, Panadero, Angeles, van der Zanden, Loes F, Aben, Katja K H, Vermeulen, Sita H, Oosterwijk, Egbert, Kong, Augustine, Mayordomo, Jose I, Sverrisdottir, Asgerdur, Jonsson, Eirikur, Gudbjartsson, Tomas, Einarsson, Gudmundur V, Kiemeney, Lambertus A, Thorsteinsdottir, Unnur, Rafnar, Thorunn, Stefansson, KariContributors: “...DeCODE Genet Inc AMGEN, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland, Landspitali Univ Hosp, Dept Pathol, IS-101...”
Published in Nature Communications (2014)
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1048by Sigfusdottir, Inga Dora, Asgeirsdottir, Bryndis Bjork, Gudjonsson, Gisli H, Sigurdsson, Jon FridrikContributors: “...Reykjavik Univ, Dept Psychol, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland, Columbia Univ, Teachers Coll, New York, NY...”
Published in Journal of Adolescence (2013)
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1049by Hardardottir, Hronn, Aspelund, Thor, Zhu, Jianwei, Fall, Katja, Hauksdottir, Arna, Fang, Fang, Lu, Donghao, Janson, Christer, Jonsson, Steinn, Valdimarsdottir, Heiddis, Valdimarsdottir, Unnur AContributors: “...1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Landspitali University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland. hronnh...”
Published in Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)
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1050by Gisladottir, Agnes, Gudmundsdottir, Berglind, Gudmundsdottir, Ragnhildur, Jonsdottir, Eyrun, Gudjonsdottir, Gudlaug R, Kristjansson, Mar, Valdimarsdottir, Unnur AContributors: “...Landspitali - The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland Department...”
Published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica (2012)
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1051Contributors: “... Nutrition, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland....”
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1052by Thorsdottir, I, Gunnarsdottir, I, Kvaran, M A, Gretarsson, S JContributors: “..., University of Iceland, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland. ingathor@landspitali.is...”
Published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009)
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1053by Ramel, A, Geirsdottir, O G, Arnarson, A, Thorsdottir, IContributors: “... and Nutrition, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland. alfons@landspitali.is...”
Published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2012)
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1054Contributors: “... and Food Science, University of Iceland, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland...”
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1055by Lauth, Bertrand, Arnkelsson, Guðmundur B, Magnusson, Pall, Skarphedinsson, Gudmundur A, Ferrari, Pierre, Petursson, HannesContributors: “...University of Iceland, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Landspítali University...”
Published in Nordic Journal of Psychiatry (2010)
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1056by Einar-Jon, Einarsson, Trausti, Oskarsson, Asgeir, Haraldsson, Christian, Moëll, Thomas, Wiebe, Måns, Magnusson, Jon, Kristinsson, Hannes, PetersenContributors: “...Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland; Department of Clinical Sciences...”
Published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer (2011)
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1057by Eythorsson, Darri, Gardarsson, Sigurdur M., Ahmad, Shahryar K., Hossain, Faisal, Nijssen, BartContributors: “...University of Iceland Research Fund...”
Published in International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation (2019)
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1058by Opfergelt, Sophie, Eiriksdottir, E.S., Burton, K.W., Einarsson, A., Siebert, C, Gislason, S.R., Halliday, A.NContributors: “...University of Iceland - n/...”
Published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters (2011)
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1059by Opfergelt, Sophie, Eiriksdottir, E.S., Burton, K.W., Einarsson, A., Siebert, C, Gislason, S.R., Halliday, A.NContributors: “...University of Iceland - n/...”
Published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters (2011)
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1060by Klinke, Marianne E, Wilson, Margaret E, Hafsteinsdóttir, Thora B, Jónsdóttir, HelgaContributors: “...Univ Iceland, Fac Nursing, Reykjavik, Iceland; Landspitali Univ Hosp, Dept Neurol, Reykjavik...”
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation (2014)
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