Lists of heads of state of Iceland: This is a list of heads of state of Iceland. Iceland was settled in the late 9th and early 10th centuries, principally by people of Norwegian and other Scandinavian origin. (None) [100%] 2023-12-29 [Kings of Iceland] [Lists of Icelandic people]...
Battle of Staten Island: The Battle of Staten Island was a failed raid by Continental Army troops under Major General John Sullivan against British forces on Staten Island on August 22, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. After British Lieutenant General William Howe sailed ... (Part of the American Revolutionary War) [86%] 2023-11-13 [1777 in the United States] [Conflicts in 1777]...
College of Staten Island: The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a public university in Staten Island, New York. It is one of the 11 four-year senior colleges within the City University of New York system. (Public college in Staten Island, New York) [86%] 2025-01-21 [College of Staten Island] [Educational institutions established in 1976]...
Ambassadors of Iceland: This is a list of ambassadors of Iceland (excluding consuls). [84%] 2023-12-28 [Ambassadors of Iceland] [Lists of ambassadors of Iceland]...
Constitution of Iceland: The Constitution of Iceland (Icelandic: Stjórnarskrá lýðveldisins Íslands "Constitution of the republic of Iceland") is the supreme law of Iceland. It is composed of 80 articles in seven sections, and within it the leadership arrangement of the country is determined and ... (National democratic constitution) [84%] 2023-11-04 [Constitution of Iceland]
Christianization of Iceland: Iceland was Christianized in the year 1000 CE, when Christianity became the religion by law. In Icelandic, this event is known as the kristnitaka (literally, "the taking of Christianity"). (Historical process by which Iceland was converted to Christianity) [84%] 2023-10-30 [History of Christianity in Iceland] [Medieval Iceland]...
Cabinet of Iceland: The Cabinet of Iceland (Icelandic: Stjórnarráð Íslands) is the collective decision-making body of the government of Iceland, composed of the Prime Minister and the cabinet ministers. The Cabinet of Iceland is considered to have been formed 1 February 1904 when ... [84%] 2023-10-30 [Cabinet of Iceland] [Government of Iceland]...
University of Iceland: The University of Iceland (Icelandic: Háskóli Íslands [ˈhauːˌskouːlɪ ˈistlan(t)s]) is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland and the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education. Founded in 1911, it has grown steadily from a small civil ... (Organization) [84%] 2023-11-05 [Universities in Iceland]
Whales of Iceland: Whales of Iceland is a natural history museum located in the Grandi harbour district of Reykjavík, Iceland. First opened in 2015, the museum is dedicated to educating visitors about the various cetacean species that have been sighted in Icelandic waters ... (Whale museum in Reykjavík, Iceland) [84%] 2023-10-30 [Museums in Reykjavík] [Museums established in 2015]...
Kingdom of Iceland: Template:Infobox former monarchy The Kingdom of Iceland (Icelandic: Konungsríkið Ísland; Danish: Kongeriget Island) was a sovereign and independent country under a constitutional and hereditary monarchy that was established by the Act of Union with Denmark signed on 1 December 1918 ... (History) [84%] 2023-11-23 [Former kingdoms]
Architecture of Iceland: The architecture of Iceland draws from Scandinavian influences and traditionally was influenced by the lack of native trees on the island. As a result, grass- and turf-covered houses were developed. (Overview of the architecture of Iceland) [84%] 2024-01-12 [Architecture in Iceland]
Highlands of Iceland: The Highlands of Iceland (Icelandic: hálendið [ˈhauːˌlɛntɪθ]) are a sparsely inhabited plateau that covers most of the interior of Iceland. They are situated above 400–500 meters (1300–1600 feet) and are mostly uninhabitable volcanic desert, because the water precipitates as rain ... (Earth) [84%] 2023-10-08 [Highlands]
Volcanism of Iceland: Iceland experiences frequent volcanic activity, due to its location both on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent tectonic plate boundary, and over a hot spot. Nearly thirty volcanoes are known to have erupted in the Holocene epoch; these include Eldgjá, source ... (none) [84%] 2024-01-14 [Volcanism of Iceland]
Languages of Iceland: Iceland has been a very isolated and linguistically homogeneous island historically, but has nevertheless been home to several languages. Gaelic was the native language to many of the early Icelanders. (Overview of the languages spoken in Iceland) [84%] 2024-01-14 [Languages of Iceland]
Economy of Iceland: The economy of Iceland is small and subject to high volatility. In 2011, gross domestic product was US$12 billion, but by 2018 it had increased to a nominal GDP of US$27 billion. (None) [84%] 2024-03-19 [Economy of Iceland] [European Free Trade Association]...
Outline of Iceland: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Iceland: Iceland – sovereign island nation located in the North Atlantic Ocean between continental Europe and Greenland. It is considered part of Northern Europe. (Place) [84%] 2024-03-18 [Outlines]
Defence of Iceland: Iceland's defence forces consist of the Icelandic Coast Guard, which patrols Icelandic waters and monitors its airspace, and other services such as the National Commissioner's National Security and Special Forces Units. Iceland maintains no standing army, the only ... (Combined military forces of Iceland) [84%] 2024-03-22 [Defence of Iceland]
Farthings of Iceland: Historically, Iceland was divided into four farthings (landsfjórðungar, singular landsfjórðungur) corresponding to the cardinal directions. These were administrative divisions established in 965 for the purpose of organising regional assemblies called farthing assemblies (fjórðungsþing) and regional courts called farthing courts (fjórðungsdómar ... [84%] 2024-06-25 [Administrative divisions in Europe] [Subdivisions of Iceland]...
Invasion of Iceland: The British invasion of Iceland (codenamed Operation Fork) by the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and Royal Marines occurred on 10 May 1940, during World War II. The invasion took place because the British government feared that Iceland would be ... (Invasion of Iceland by British military forces during World War II) [84%] 2024-11-30 [1940 in Iceland] [Allied occupation of Europe]...
Politics of Iceland: The politics of Iceland take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the president is the head of state, while the prime minister of Iceland serves as the head of government in a multi-party system ... (none) [84%] 2024-12-21 [Politics of Iceland]
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