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2-digit postal code areas in Iceland (defined through the first two postal code digits). Postal codes in Iceland are made up of three digits and were introduced in 1977. [1] The codes are followed by the name of the place where the post is being distributed, which is either a municipality, the nearest city, town or village.
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The National Archives of Iceland (Icelandic: Þjóðskjalasafn Íslands [ˈθjouðˌscaːlaˌsapn ˈistlan(t)s]) is the national archive of Iceland, located in Reykjavík.The National Archives, holding materials on Icelandic history from the era of the sagas in the 12th century to present, contributes greatly to historical research on the rights and role of Icelandic society.
The residents had just minutes to leave the little harbour town on Iceland’s west coast, as fissures rent the streets and houses collapsed. The question now is will they ever see their homes again
Photos show Icelandic volcano erupting for 10th time in 3 years Lava spurts and flows after the eruption of a volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland, in this handout picture ...
The historical farthings of Iceland on a map of 1761. Historically, Iceland was divided into farthings that were named after the cardinal directions. These were administrative divisions established in 965 for the purpose of organising regional assemblies called farthing assemblies and for regional courts called quarter courts. Each farthing ...
As the 20th century dawned, Swiss chalet style architecture was brought indirectly to Iceland under Norwegian influence. Prefabricated houses were shipped and erected in settlements in the Eastern Region and Westfjords. The buildings tended to be taller and with large windows, unlike anything of the styles that had prevailed in Iceland beforehand.
In pictures: A view of cracks on a road due to volcanic activity near Grindavik 06:30 , Namita Singh A view of cracks, emerged on a road due to volcanic activity, near Grindavik, Iceland 13 ...