iceland
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Definition
A country in northern Europe that is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, famous for its volcanoes, hot springs, glaciers, and beautiful landscapes.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized; refers specifically to the country, not to icy land in general. Often used when talking about travel, nature, or geography. Not to be confused with "Greenland." Common phrase: "visit Iceland."
Spanish: IslandiaPortuguese (BR): IslândiaPortuguese (PT): IslândiaChinese (Simplified): 冰岛Chinese (Traditional): 冰島Hindi: आइसलैंडArabic: آيسلنداBengali: আইসল্যান্ডRussian: ИсландияJapanese: アイスランドVietnamese: IcelandKorean: 아이슬란드Turkish: İzlandaUrdu: آئس لینڈIndonesian: Islandia
Example Sentences
Iceland is famous for its hot springs.
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The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
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Many people want to visit Iceland to see the Northern Lights.
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Iceland looks incredible in all those travel photos online.
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Have you ever thought about moving to Iceland for a quieter life?
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My friends went hiking in Iceland and saw glaciers up close.
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