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The flag of Iceland, most recently adopted on 17 June 1944, is blue with a red and white cross offset to the left-hand side. The meaning of the flag lies in its historical use as a symbol and that other Scandinavian flags also include the Latin cross.
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The common name of the country is Iceland. The offical name is the Republic of Iceland (Lydveldid Ísland). It is also referred to informally as the “land of fire and ice.”
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The national anthem of Iceland is “Song of Praise.” Adopted in 1874. Lyrics by Matthías Jochumsson; music by Sveinbjörn Sveinbjörnsson.
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Capital: Reykjavík
Current Time: 4:52 PM
Latitude: 64.09
Longitude: -21.57
Population: 304,367 (rank=174)
Area, sq. mi.: 39,768 (rank=105)
Area, sq. km.: 103,000
Human Dev. Index rank: 1 of 177 countries
Adjusted for women: 1 of 156 countries
Real GDP per capita: $36,510
Adult literacy rate: 99% (male); 99% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 2 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 80 (male); 83 (female)
Currency: Icelandic króna
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