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Iceland

Capital: Reykjavík

  • Surtsey rose from the ocean through volcanic eruptions between 8 November 1963 and 5 June 1968. Only scientists studying new life may visit it.
  • Geothermal and hydroelectric power give most residents access to cheap hot water, heating and electricity.
  • The Alþing parliament was founded at Þingvellir in 930 and held its last session there in 1798.
  • Unflavoured skyr has about 13 g of protein per 100 g. Medieval sagas such as Egil's saga mention it.

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