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Iceland by the numbers

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Population
392,404
Iceland
World Bank, 2025
Change over 5 years
+7.1%
Iceland
World Bank, 2020 to 2025
GDP per person
$98,323
Iceland
World Bank, 2025
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Iceland
World Bank, 2025
Living in urban areas
94.2%
Iceland
World Bank, 2025
Life expectancy at birth
82.8years
Iceland
World Bank, 2024

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Hackers were unable to access card numbers

Reports indicate that cybercriminals did not manage to gain access to any stored credit or debit card numbers. This suggests a successful defense against the attempted breach.

EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM

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  1. visir.isOct 7, 12:00 AM

US seeks to boost military presence in the Arctic using Iceland

The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States intends to expand its military footprint in the Arctic region by utilizing Iceland. This suggests a strategic interest in the area involving Icelandic cooperation.

PoliticsPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM

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  1. rt.comOct 7, 12:00 AM

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