The Formation of Iceland

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Geography:
Iceland’s wide mass of rivers and lakes are the result of glaciers melting. The reason for the glaciers melting is the very hot weather in the summer causing the larger quantity of water rather than in the winter. Hopefully the glaciers are without any harmful chemicals on them. “One can safely drink from almost any lake or river, although glacial water is not particularly tasty,” (Angler.is).
Out of all of the rivers in Iceland, the Thjorsa River is the largest, ranging approximately143 miles (230 km). “On its way southward, Thjorsa passes a lava field named after the river,” (Board). This river is best known for its fishing experiences for it has an abundant amount of fish including: “salmon, trout, tar, salmon trout, stickleback, eel, and the European Flounder” (Board).
Known for being the largest inherent lake in Iceland, Lake Thingvallavatn expands to a superlative depth of 374 feet (114 meters). Just like the Thjorsa River, Lake Thingvallavatn is best known for its fishing experience, particularly for its salmon population. It is also known for is diving attractions, “for scuba divers at Lake Thingvallavatn, the Silfra Rift is one of the top dive destinations on the planet,” (Lakelubbers). Volcanic islands are mottled throughout the lake creating a beautiful landscape for outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding.
Waterfalls show a sense of sheer power and raw beauty, which is precisely the reason why Iceland’s waterfalls are the most perceivable series of attractions. These waterfalls are the top-most, crowd-pleasing tourist attractions in all of Iceland. “The falls range from powerful and wide river-type monsters like Dettifoss, Gullfoss, and Godafoss to tall and narrow ones like Glymur, Haifoss, ...

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...heir national birth rate, which has earned them number one in the European country.
One of the best known war involving Iceland is the Cod War. According to the TED Case Studies, between the years of 1975 and 1976 Iceland and Great Britain confronted each other over Iceland’s proclaiming its authority over the ocean up to 200 miles from its coast. “This dispute centered on Iceland’s decision to extend its zone of control over fishing. This particular war went through three disputes over the same thing.” (TED Case Studies)
Iceland has went through a lot throughout the last five years. In 2008 a financial crisis occurred disrupting the economy drastically. In 2009 Johanna Siguroardottir became the first woman Prime Minister of Iceland. Iceland went through drastic changes that have altered their nation, however they have made a positive impact on the Icelandic nation.

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