an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
"The people of Iceland voted to declare independence from Denmark and established their own nation-state."
a volcanic island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle
"The geothermal power plant on Iceland harnesses heat from its many volcanoes to generate electricity."
A country in the North Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes referred to as the Republic of Iceland.
"Iceland, a small but rugged nation situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, is famous for its volcanic landscapes and geothermal energy."
The word comes from Old Norse, where it was originally a combination meaning "ice" and "land." It replaced an earlier name for the region that literally meant "snowland."