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Iceland General 1

Where can you swim between two continents? Iceland is an island located on the mountainous volcanic Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the ocean. The Silfra fissure in Lake Thingvallavatn in Thingvellir National Park is the only place on Earth where you can dive between two continents — North America and Eurasia. What is located just 300 km away from Iceland?

1.The North Pole

2.Greenland

3.The Faroe Islands

4.The Arctic Circle

5. The United Kingdom

Iceland General 2

Why is red present on many national flags around the world? The flag of Iceland features a blue field with a red cross inside a white cross. The colors of the flag are associated with the Icelandic landscape: red represents the fire of Icelandic volcanoes, white symbolizes ice and snow, and blue signifies the waters of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island. On which island in Iceland, located on the Arctic Circle, can you observe the midnight sun?

1.Heimaey

2.Surtsey

3.Socotra

4. Grimsey

5.Svalbard

Iceland General 3

Why has the state changed its coat of arms several times over the centuries? The coat of arms of Iceland features a crowned shield displaying the Icelandic flag. The shield is supported by four guardian spirits of the country: a dragon, a griffin, a bull, and a giant. Each of the spirit animals is armed, emphasizing their primary purpose — to protect the territory of the state from external enemies. The griffin wields powerful claws and a beak, the bull has horns, and the mythical dragon has its mouth open with its tongue sticking out. Which animal was depicted on the state coat of arms of Iceland from 1593 to 1903?