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Iceland is an island located between the United States and Europe. It has a population of approximately 320,000. Until recently, the population was homogeneous and levels of immigration were low. Since the late 1990s, Iceland has experienced a significant increase in immigration. This entry provides...

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Main Author: Olafsdottir, Sigrun
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Published: Wiley 2015
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118663202.wberen614
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Summary:Iceland is an island located between the United States and Europe. It has a population of approximately 320,000. Until recently, the population was homogeneous and levels of immigration were low. Since the late 1990s, Iceland has experienced a significant increase in immigration. This entry provides an overview of immigration trends in Iceland as well as a discussion of the experiences of immigrants in Iceland and on the attitudes of Icelanders toward immigration.