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Fun fact 2 about Iceland

Norsemen landing in Iceland – a 19th-century depiction by Oscar Wergeland
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The Black Death reached Iceland in 1402–1404, killing an estimated 50–60% of the population.

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Iceland

Population
392.4K
Area
103,000 km²
Capital
Reykjavík
Continent
Europe
167th most populous country in the world

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.

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Photo: Oscar Wergeland · Public Domain