Iceland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located approximately 800 kilometres southeast of Greenland and 970 kilometres west of Norway. The island has an area of 103,129 square kilometres and a coastline of 4,970 kilometres. The population is just over 360,000. The climate is oceanic. Even in summer, the average temperature is 13 degrees. However, winters are relatively cool due to the warm ocean currents. The thermometer rarely falls below 2 degrees Celsius.
A brief history of Iceland
Iceland was discovered by the Vikings in the second half of the 9th century. Settlement by immigrants from Scandinavia and the Celts began about 100 years later.
The Althing, the oldest parliament in the world, was established in 930. The Goden held power until 1262. Their rule only ended when the Norwegians took over the country. The Danes then ruled Iceland.
In 1552 the Danish king introduced the Reformation to Iceland. For a long time, Iceland's economic development was hampered by trade monopolies. The Peace of Kiel stipulated that the country remained under Danish sovereignty.
In 1882, women were given at least limited voting rights. Widows and unmarried women who ran a household were given the right to vote and stand for election. It was not until 1908 that women were granted the right to vote in local elections, and in 1915 universal suffrage, but initially only for women over the age of 40.
Iceland became independent from Denmark on 1 December 1918, but the Danish king remained head of state until 17 June 1944.
During the Second World War, British soldiers occupied the island on 10 May 1940. This was to prevent a German invasion.
Iceland has been a member of the United Nations since 1946 and was a founding member of NATO in 1949. However, Iceland's military contribution is limited to providing land to other countries for exercises. Iceland's role was particularly important during the Cold War, when air force and navy units were stationed there. Their purpose was to prevent Soviet submarines from entering the Atlantic.
Iceland joined the Schengen Agreement in 1996, but did not implement it until 2001. The Icelandic government rejected EU membership after domestic political controversies.
The Icelandic political system
Iceland has been a parliamentary democratic republic since 17 June 1944. The legislative assembly is called the Althing and consists of 63 members. The judiciary is divided into two levels. At the lowest level are the district courts. The Supreme Court is also the constitutional court. The Head of State is the President of Iceland and the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.
Travel from Iceland to the Schengen area with ETIAS
Icelanders wishing to enter the Schengen area now (2023) or earlier only need a passport. Crossing the border has been, and still is, easy. This will change with the introduction of the new ETIS registration system. Following the American model, the European authorities are developing a system in which all travellers will be subject to a brief check. The effort is small, the security gain enormous.
It can be completed at home on a PC, tablet or computer. The application itself is transmitted via the Internet. If you do not have a suitable terminal or an internet connection at home, you can have the application filled out by a friend, a family member or an agency.
All the data from the identity card must be transferred exactly. -It will probably also be possible to upload the identity card, which should reduce the error rate. However, it is important to check that the data matches exactly, as even when uploaded, errors can occur, as experience with the US ESTA system has shown.
The ETIAS is valid for five years. It entitles the holder to enter the country for 90 days within a 180-day period.
When entering the country, it is important to note that the ETIAS authorisation is a prerequisite for entry, but it is not a permit. The decision is always taken by the FRONTEX officer.
ETIAS makes the Schengen area more secure
In recent years, there have been repeated attacks by various criminal and terrorist groups. ETIAS is designed to prevent this. All data is checked against various databases and anyone who stands out will not be granted entry. The time spent filling out the application is well spent, as it makes the Schengen area safer for travellers and residents.
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Iceland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located approximately 800 kilometres southeast of Greenland and 970 kilometres west of Norway. The island has an area of 103,129 square kilometres and a coastline of 4,970 kilometres. The population is just over 360,000. The climate is oceanic. Even in summer, the average temperature is 13 degrees. However, winters are relatively cool due to the warm ocean currents. The thermometer rarely falls below 2 degrees Celsius.
A brief history of Iceland
Iceland was discovered by the Vikings in the second half of the 9th century. Settlement by immigrants from Scandinavia and the Celts began about 100 years later.
The Althing, the oldest parliament in the world, was established in 930. The Goden held power until 1262. Their rule only ended when the Norwegians took over the country. The Danes then ruled Iceland.
In 1552 the Danish king introduced the Reformation to Iceland. For a long time, Iceland's economic development was hampered by trade monopolies. The Peace of Kiel stipulated that the country remained under Danish sovereignty.
In 1882, women were given at least limited voting rights. Widows and unmarried women who ran a household were given the right to vote and stand for election. It was not until 1908 that women were granted the right to vote in local elections, and in 1915 universal suffrage, but initially only for women over the age of 40.
Iceland became independent from Denmark on 1 December 1918, but the Danish king remained head of state until 17 June 1944.
During the Second World War, British soldiers occupied the island on 10 May 1940. This was to prevent a German invasion.
Iceland has been a member of the United Nations since 1946 and was a founding member of NATO in 1949. However, Iceland's military contribution is limited to providing land to other countries for exercises. Iceland's role was particularly important during the Cold War, when air force and navy units were stationed there. Their purpose was to prevent Soviet submarines from entering the Atlantic.
Iceland joined the Schengen Agreement in 1996, but did not implement it until 2001. The Icelandic government rejected EU membership after domestic political controversies.
The Icelandic political system
Iceland has been a parliamentary democratic republic since 17 June 1944. The legislative assembly is called the Althing and consists of 63 members. The judiciary is divided into two levels. At the lowest level are the district courts. The Supreme Court is also the constitutional court. The Head of State is the President of Iceland and the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.
Travel from Iceland to the Schengen area with ETIAS
Icelanders wishing to enter the Schengen area now (2023) or earlier only need a passport. Crossing the border has been, and still is, easy. This will change with the introduction of the new ETIS registration system. Following the American model, the European authorities are developing a system in which all travellers will be subject to a brief check. The effort is small, the security gain enormous.
It can be completed at home on a PC, tablet or computer. The application itself is transmitted via the Internet. If you do not have a suitable terminal or an internet connection at home, you can have the application filled out by a friend, a family member or an agency.
All the data from the identity card must be transferred exactly. -It will probably also be possible to upload the identity card, which should reduce the error rate. However, it is important to check that the data matches exactly, as even when uploaded, errors can occur, as experience with the US ESTA system has shown.
The ETIAS is valid for five years. It entitles the holder to enter the country for 90 days within a 180-day period.
When entering the country, it is important to note that the ETIAS authorisation is a prerequisite for entry, but it is not a permit. The decision is always taken by the FRONTEX officer.
ETIAS makes the Schengen area more secure
In recent years, there have been repeated attacks by various criminal and terrorist groups. ETIAS is designed to prevent this. All data is checked against various databases and anyone who stands out will not be granted entry. The time spent filling out the application is well spent, as it makes the Schengen area safer for travellers and residents.