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Why Iceland is called the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ and what makes it so unique

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026
Iceland is the Land of Fire and Ice, and never is this taken so literally ... Iceland itself lies directly over top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where two continents are slowly being pulled apart ... Northern lights in Iceland.
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What Maine outdoors enthusiasts can discover in Iceland

Bangor Daily News 18 Jan 2026
In winter, wild reindeer descend from Iceland’s mountains to feed on moss and lichen near the coast, where the snow isn’t as deep ... Reindeer, also called caribou, aren’t native to Iceland ... 10, at a glacial lagoon called Jokulsarlon in Iceland.
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China woman, 47, shares civil servant life in Iceland, appreciates culture that respects choices

South China Morning Post 17 Jan 2026
... town in Iceland, igniting interest and spirited discussions on social media in mainland China.
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Trump's Iceland ambassador pick made a '52nd state' joke. Icelanders aren't laughing

CBC 16 Jan 2026
When Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to Iceland joked this week that the Nordic country should become the 52nd state, and he should be its governor, it didn't exactly go down well ... .
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Missouri's Billy Long apologizes after joking Iceland should become 52nd state

Columbia Missourian 16 Jan 2026
Billy Long apologized for joking with former colleagues in the U.S. House that Iceland will become the 52nd state ... .
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Trump's Iceland ambassador nominee apologizes for 52nd state 'joking'

The Hill 16 Jan 2026
ambassador to Iceland, on Thursday apologized for joking that ...
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Iceland Reconsiders EU Membership Not to Become Part of Trumpland

Pravda 16 Jan 2026
Security Concerns Drive EU Debate Trump's statements on taking control of Greenland have caused shock far beyond the island, and pressure is now extending to neighboring Iceland, prompting the country to reconsider EU membership.
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Iceland home delivery customers set for major change

Manchester Evening News 16 Jan 2026
Iceland is trialling a new change that could soon affect more shoppers across the country ... .
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Incoming US ambassador's ‘52nd state’ joke evokes anger among Icelanders

Press TV 16 Jan 2026
Still, they are offensive to Iceland and the Icelandic people, who have had to fight for their freedom and have always been a friend to the United States,” the petition signed by critics read.
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