Iceland (Concert of Europe)

Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland), officially the Kingdoms of Iceland (Icelandic: Konungsríkið Ísland), is one of the four kingdoms of. It consists of a large island in the northern, to the southeast of. The islands was discovered and settled by Viking traders and sailors in the Middle Ages, and settled over the span of a few centuries: historically a part of, it was made into its own kingdom in the early 20th century. Iceland also includes the region of.

The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands: the seashores are characterized by numerous fjords and islets. The island is sparsely populated, and all major cities are located on the shores. Iceland has a modest but prosperous economy, which is based chiefly on fishing and whaling.