Does Iceland have a stock market?

Iceland's stock market, the Iceland Stock Exchange (ISE), was established in 1985. Iceland is ranked 27th in the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom, lower than in prior years but still among the freest in the world. As of 2016, it ranks 29th in the World Economic Forum 's Global Competitive Index, one place lower than in 2015.

Are foxes native to Iceland?

The Arctic fox is the only indigenous land mammal in Iceland and was the only land mammal before the arrival of humans. The only native land mammal when humans arrived was the Arctic fox, which came to the island at the end of the ice age, walking over the frozen sea.

What type of geologic activity does Iceland have?

Located on a rift between tectonic plates, Iceland's geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands.

What happened to the car industry in Iceland?

Many of these projects came to a halt in the following economic crash of 2008 . Per capita car ownership in Iceland is among the highest in the world at roughly 522 vehicles per 1,000 residents, though Reykjavík is not severely affected by congestion.