Here are five key facts about Iceland, which goes to the polls Saturday in an election set to shake up the political landscape.Volcanoes and glaciersSituated near the Arctic Circle, the Republic of Iceland consists of one large island — the 17th largest in the world — and several smaller ones.Surprisingly, given its location in the North Atlantic, Iceland enjoys a relatively mild climate thanks to the Gulf Stream.The volcanic island, with its breathtaking scenery, is home to 334,000 people, spread out over 103,000 square kilometres (40,000 square miles).More than 11 percent of Iceland lies under glaciers.In 2010, the Eyjafjoell volcano …read more
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