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Iceland is one of only three nations in the world to hunt whales. The practice draws international criticism, but its proponents argue it is sustainable and part of the country’s cultural heritage.
Iceland is potentially the best place in the world to be female. The reasons mooted for this progressive approach are wide-ranging and could hold valuable lessons for the rest of the world.
Dubbed the 'New Vikings', Iceland's bankers had taken the world by storm. But a year ago their banks collapsed overnight, leaving the country to face economic chaos. Have the lessons been learnt?
Iceland has been hit hard by the financial crisis. Banks have defaulted, unemployment is rising and the currency has lost 80% of its value. Now Iceland is one of the first countries to go bankrupt.
Iceland sits on a hot spot of geothermal activity which could generate as much electricity as 20 nuclear power plants. But are they exploiting their precious resource in a bid to kick-start their economy?
Iceland may have one of the smallest populations in Europe but it's also home to thousands of 'hidden people' - elves and fairies
After centuries of isolation, Iceland is like a genetic snapshot of the last millennium. One company aims to study it.
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