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Agriculture in Iceland With only 1 percent of the total land area cultivated, most farm production goes for domestic consumption. Primary agricultural products exported include cheese and meat, especially
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Foreign Embassies in Iceland If you are planning a trip to Iceland and looking for general information about Iceland or want to know where your embassie is or if your
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Iceland Stock Exchange A fast developing market While many European stock exchanges can trace their history decades or even centuries back, the Iceland Stock Exchange has just emerged from
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Icelandic Fisheries Fish and fish products have traditionally been Iceland's major exports, or 70%. The annual catch of 1,042,000 tons in 1991 was the sixteenth largest in the
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Icelands energy The energy resources of Iceland, the hydro and geothermal reserves, are vast in relation to the size and population of the country. Harnessable electrical power from
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Invest in Iceland Iceland has a lot to offer to both exporters and foreign investors. It is situated mid-way between Europe and North America. It has one of the
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Law enforcement in Iceland - Icelandic Laws and Regulations The Minister of Justice is the head of the Icelandic police force and the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police (Ríkislögreglustjóri) administers police affairs under the
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Manufacturing in Iceland Accounting for about 7% of the value of goods exported, manufactured goods include wool and woollen goods, tanned skins and hides, furniture, ceramics, and equipment for
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Passport and Visa Regulations in Iceland PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least three months after intended date of departure required by all, except: (a) 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece,
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Power-Intensive Industries in Iceland Iceland's topography and climate combine to make it one of Europe's richest nations in terms of hydro-electric potential. This cheap power has attracted foreign investment in
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The "Cool" Iceland Iceland means new and different things for you to see and do, whatever the season. Every part of the year has its own special attractions, character
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The Government in Iceland Iceland has a written constitution. A president is elected by direct popular vote for a term of four years, with no term limit. The President personifies
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The Iceland Currency - Islensk Krona The monetary unit in Iceland is the króna (plural: krónur). The international abbreviation is ISK but the local abbreviation is kr. ATMs can be found all
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There are no Regional code prefixes in Iceland There are no regional code prefixes in Iceland and all phone numbers are seven digits. The country code is 354. When calling a number in another
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Special pointers

Shopping in Iceland

Reykjavik may not sound as a likely place to shop for high fashion items or designer wear but the fact is that there is quite a good selection of high-quality fashion clothing and other exciting merchandise, from both sides of the Atlantic, to be found there. [ read more ]

Stock Exchange

While many European stock exchanges can trace their history decades or even centuries back, the Iceland Stock Exchange has just emerged from its adolescence. Established in 1985 as a joint venture of banks and brokerage firms at the initiative of the Iceland Central Bank, ICEX has developed very quickly in recent years.

Driving in Iceland

All European and US licences are valid in Iceland. Visitors from other countries should check with their local motoring organisation. Use of safty belts for passangers, bot in the front and rear are mandatory. The Headlights must always be on when driving, day or night. The usage of celluar/GSM phones in banned when drinving, use hands free equipment.

Currency in Iceland

The Iceland Currency - Islensk Krona The monetary unit in Iceland is the króna (plural: krónur). The international abbreviation is ISK but the local abbreviation is kr. ATMs can be found all over, for instance outside most banks and in shopping centres.

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