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The oldest stone specimens found in Iceland date back to c. 16 million years ago. ... Iceland's 1100 Years (2000), Icelandic history is divided into four periods:
[citation needed] First women's secondary school Kvennaskólinn í Reykjavík is founded by Thora Melsted. 1874: The King of Denmark visits Iceland and grants Icelanders a constitution. 1000 years of settlement celebrated throughout the country. [citation needed] 1875: First session of the restored Althing which has the power to pass laws.
Iceland was the first country in the world to have a political party formed and led entirely by women. [109] Known as the Women's List (Kvennalistinn), it was founded in 1983 to advance the political, economic, and social needs of women. It left a lasting influence on Iceland's politics: every major party has a 40% quota for women.
Iceland becomes sovereign and independent from Denmark as the Kingdom of Iceland but retains a personal union with the King of Denmark. 1 September 1972: No territorial changes on land have taken place, however the expansion of the Exclusive Economic Zone was such an important change in territory for Iceland that it merits a special inclusion here.
Other archaeological sites have been found which predate the traditionally accepted date of 874 for the earliest settlement of the island. [4] Some dwellings were excavated in Reykjavík in 1971–73 which were found below the 'Settlement Layer' and thus must date to before 870. [2] A cabin in Hafnir was abandoned between 770 and 880 CE.
Year after year, Iceland is one of the top-ranked countries for life expectancy with its citizens surviving until an average of 83-years-old. Year after year, Iceland is one of the top-ranked ...
Icelanders established the country of Iceland in mid 930 CE when the Alþingi (parliament) met for the first time. Iceland came under the reign of Norwegian, Swedish and Danish kings but regained full sovereignty from the Danish monarchy on 1 December 1918, when the Kingdom of Iceland was established. On 17 June 1944, Iceland became a republic.
The culinary talent in Reykjavik started seeing exponential growth some 20 years ago, which was around the time that accomplished chef Siggi Hall first launched the Food and Fun Festival. This ...