Iceland

From Heterodontosaurus Balls

Iceland is a Nordic country located in the Atlantic ocean. He does not border any other countries due to being an island, but is still relatively close to Greenland. He is the safest country, but haves lots of volcanoes.

Due to being a highly Westernized and developed country located in Northwest Europe, Iceland has been able to gain membership in NATO, Arctic Council, and the Nordic Council, as well as the United Nations like almost every other country in the world. Today he is considering to join European Union, though, this might upset his close brother Norway because he and Norway are the only two Nordic countries to have not have joined the European Union due to neutrality and stuff.

Saga (History)[edit | edit source]

In 1944, shortly before WWII ended, Iceland decided to declare himself an independent republic.

After WWII, Iceland decided to join NATO, despite having no standing army. Due to modernization efforts and the infrastructure boost during WWII, Iceland developed extremely rapidly, essentially turning from a Middle-Age country to a fully modern European nation within years. Despite his seemingly excellent economy, in reality, he was in debt and his economy was at risk of falling from even a slight disturbance.

During the Great Recession, he began to consider joining the European Union, after seeing how fragile his own economy was. To make matters worse, a subglacial volcano named Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010, spewing large ash clouds and halting air travel in Northern Europe and America.

However, when he began to make a rapid recovery, he dropped the idea. During the Great Recession, Iceland tried to promote tourism to aid his decimated economy, advertising his landscape and attracting large amounts of tourists. Even today, Iceland is still a very popular tourist destination, we are number one.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in the early 2020s, Iceland managed the situation effectively with widespread testing, robust contact tracing, and strict quarantine measures. The country maintained relatively low infection and death rates, leveraging his small population and strong healthcare system to quickly contain outbreaks and ensure public safety.

As of 26 August 2023, Iceland never has Nickelodeon (Nick) to let The Loud House premiere. Iceland has no The Loud House and Casagrandes, and survives The Loud House franchise.

Fiskur (Fish)[edit | edit source]

Icelandic fish, renowned for its high quality and rich flavors, plays a crucial role in the country's culture, cuisine, and economy. Surrounded by some of the world's most pristine and nutrient-rich waters, Iceland is home to an abundance of fish species, including cod, haddock, and Atlantic salmon. The fishing industry, a cornerstone of the Icelandic economy, emphasizes sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems. Icelandic fish is celebrated for its freshness and is often prepared using traditional methods such as smoking, curing, or simply grilling to highlight its natural taste. Signature dishes like "plokkfiskur" (a fish stew) and "harðfiskur" (dried fish) showcase the versatility and importance of fish in Icelandic culinary heritage.

Sambönd (Relations)[edit | edit source]

Vinir (Friends)[edit | edit source]

  • Frakklandi - I love wine, baguettes, and frog legs.
    • But vous still drove over 80mph, c'est illégal
  • Indlandi - Good friend, I was of hoping yuo could be permanent member of United Nations's security council.
  • Mexíkó - We like to visit each other a lot.

Óvinir (Enemies)[edit | edit source]

  • Baskneska - That whole Basque-killing law thing, it was like 400 years ago!
  • ISIS - Everyone hates him. Don't even come to my clay! And this is coming from someone who invites everyone to the Björk party!

Hvernig á að teikna (How to draw)[edit | edit source]

Flag of Iceland
  1. Draw a ball.
  2. Fill it with blue.
  3. Draw a red Nordic cross on the ball.
  4. Put a white border around the Nordic cross.
  5. Add the eyes and yuo are finished!
Color Name HEX
USAFA Blue #02529C
Alizarin Crimson #DC1E35
White #FFFFFF