Europe/Northern Europe
Iceland
Reykjavik
391.8K
103 000 km²
Icelandic króna
Coastal
Icelandic
Historical Events
874 - Settlement of Iceland
Ingólfr Arnarson becomes the first permanent settler of Iceland.
930 - Establishment of the Althing
Iceland's parliament, the Althing, is established, becoming one of the oldest legislative assemblies.
1262 - Accession to Norwegian Rule
Iceland accedes to Norwegian rule after a period of civil strife.
1397 - Kalmar Union
Iceland joins Norway in the Kalmar Union with Denmark and Sweden.
1814 - Treaty of Kiel
The Treaty of Kiel formally cedes Iceland to Denmark.
1918 - Danish–Icelandic Act of Union
The Act of Union establishes the Kingdom of Iceland in personal union with Denmark.
1944 - Iceland Becomes a Republic
Iceland votes to become a republic, ending formal ties with Denmark.
1950 - Membership in the Council of Europe
Iceland joins the Council of Europe, enhancing its international presence.
1994 - European Economic Area
Iceland becomes a part of the European Economic Area, diversifying its economy.