Iceland - A Few Helpful Links

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Compiled by K. McEvoy for Geography 108

	Geography-related
	The Official Gateway to Iceland http://www.iceland.is This is the webpage of the Ministry of Foriegn affairs. This is a good source of information on everything from Iceland's awe-inspiring natural landscape to the modern governmental structure, and more. United Nations - Science http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/niau/iceland1.htm Fishing is basis of the Icelandic economy. This link explores, in depth, Iceland's struggle to strike a balance between sustainable fishing and maintaining their economic base. Eruption on Heimaey http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/europe_west_asia/heimaey/heimaey.html Icelanders are a tough lot. In 1973, the volcano occupying the Icelandic island of Heimaey erupted. The local townspeople, given their determined nature, were not about to let a tempermental volcano drive them from their home. A heroic battle ensued and the town and its people are still there as living proof that Icelanders are indeed a unique breed! (See photo below)

Where Is Iceland? (top left center)	Nightlife in Reykjavik
	http://www.infoiceland.is/infoiceland/nightlife/ Regardless of only 180,000 inhabitants within and nearby, the world's northernmost capitol city, Reykjavik, is world-famous for its nightlife. This article will begin to give you the flavor of European clubbing, Iceland-style. There is also links to local nightclubs, as well as hotels, restaurants, etc. Facts-Info-Issues on Iceland http://www.f-e-e.org/upload/Iceland/ft-IcelandReview2001.htm The European Energy Forum has compiled a concise, relevant overview of Iceland that includes the usual gamut of general geographic information. However, this site delves into the economic structure of the country including current economic activity as well as likely future natural resource development.

Icelandic Topography	Whaling - A Hot Topic
	http://www.acsonline.org/issues/whaling/Iceland-alert.html Iceland has a history of whaling that dates back to its settlement. This tradition is still practiced today amidst a flurry of international controversy. This site is a basic primer to the contemporary context of this issue. Keep in mind that this article is biased towards an animal rights perspective, not that of a pro-whaling Icelander. The Einar Jonsson Museum http://www.skulptur.is/index.e.html Iceland's art and music scene is garnering international fame. Icelandar's hone their skills to perfection, as evidenced by the intricate sculptures featured on the webpage of Icelandic sculptur Einar Jonsson.