A volcanic eruption in 1963 created its island of Surtsey near the Westman Islands.
American chess player Willard Fiske sent supplies and bequeathed money in his will to this nation's island of Grimsey. Faxa Bay indents into its southwestern portion. A volcanic eruption in 1963 created its island of Surtsey near the Westman Islands. A mine for calcite used in Nicol prisms was found in this country at Helgustadir; that material is known as this nation's "spar". About two-thirds of its population lives in the metro area of its capital, which is served by the Keflavik Airport. This country's prime minister is the first openly gay head of government, Johanna Sigurdardottir, and the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull occurred in this country. For 10 points, name this island European nation with capital at Reykjavik.
American chess player Willard Fiske sent supplies and bequeathed money in his will to this nation's island of Grimsey.
Republic of {Iceland} [or Lýðveldið Ísland]