The easternmost point of the country is Gerpir (13°30’V), the northernmost Hraunhafnartangi (66°32’N), the westernmost Bjargtangar (24°32’V; also the westernmost part of Europe) and the southernmost, Kotlutangi (63°23’N). The total area is about ...
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The easternmost point of the country is Gerpir (13°30’V), the northernmost Hraunhafnartangi (66°32’N), the westernmost Bjargtangar (24°32’V; also the westernmost part of Europe) and the sou […]
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The third coast guard vessel by the same name arrived in Iceland in 1951. It was constructed in Aalborg in Denmark the same year. In 1972 the superstructure was altered and modified and new engines were installed. It was the flagship of the Icelan...
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The third coast guard vessel by the same name arrived in Iceland in 1951. It was constructed in Aalborg in Denmark the same year. In 1972 the superstructure was altered and modified and new […]
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About 330 species of birds have been recorded in Iceland. Of these only about 85 nest or have attempted to nest, and about 12 are common passage migrants or winter visitors. The rest are accidentals and casual visitors. The last category consists ...
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About 330 species of birds have been recorded in Iceland. Of these only about 85 nest or have attempted to nest, and about 12 are common passage migrants or winter visitors. The rest are ac […]
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The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native dog. The Nordic settlers, who started arriving in 874 AD, brought it to the country. It soon adapted to the local terrain, farming methods and the harsh struggle for survival of the Icelandic people ...
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The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native dog. The Nordic settlers, who started arriving in 874 AD, brought it to the country. It soon adapted to the local terrain, farming methods an […]
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Documented sources confirm that the settlers originally brought the domesticated animals of Iceland to the country. They had to select the prime of their stocks because they could only take very few of each species with them. Those creatures, hors...
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Documented sources confirm that the settlers originally brought the domesticated animals of Iceland to the country. They had to select the prime of their stocks because they could only take […]
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