5) Iceland

ICELAND

A) Iceland is an independent state in north europe (parliamentary republic), with a little population. It was a part of the Kingdom of Denmark until 1918, when it became independent; a young democracy, as Norway. A violent financial crisis has been begun in year 2008 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%932012_Icelandic_financial_crisis) with heavy effects on local economy. 

The most important aspects of industry of Iceland are (http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Iceland-INDUSTRY.html#b):

- food industry (fish processing)

- iron and steel industry (aluminum)

- chemical industry (fertilizers).

Extremely important is electrical industry, thanks to geothermal power and resources of rivers and waterfalls for hydroelectricity; we can organize special visits to geysers places, agree with local authorities, to study possibilities for foreign competitors. 

If you wish, we can organize meetings and conferences in an ideal space, the Harpa Concert hall and Conference center (http://www.iceland.is/arts-culture/), which is also the most importan music center of Iceland. Events (and music seasons) are planned with regularity; at present, we indicate the Nordic security conference for 2012 (http://en.harpa.is/events/upcoming-events/nr/1722).  

About culture, we have to indicate at least:

- the Akueyri industrial museum at Akueyri, about the history and industrial heritage of the city 

(http://www.geckogo.com/Guide/Iceland/Akureyri/Explore/Sights-Attractions/type/museum/);

- the Herring Era Museum in  Siglufjörður, the museum of herring industry - the most important icelandic industry of the past

  (http://www.thebestinheritage.com/presentations/2003/the-herring-era-museum,138.html);  

- the icelandic aviation museum (http://www.flugsafn.is/index.php?lang=en) at Akueyri;

- the "culture house", the national center for cultural heritage at Reykjavik; it is a place for exhibitions and artistic events to promote local cultural 

  heritage (http://www.thjodmenning.is/index_english.htm);

- the Bustarfell museum at Hofsardalur about history and lifestyle in Iceland (http://www.randburg.com/is/tourism/museums.html).  

B) Icelandic industry

Fishing and Fish processing industry are the major economical resources of Iceland.

In addition to the seafood processing, fertilizer, clothing and soap are the main products and some relevance as well as the chemical industry, publishing and production of electricity.


C) Iceland
The industry sector in Iceland has been through major changes over the past few years.


Innovation has been stimulated, primarily by a more liberal business climate and rapid progress in science and technology particularly information and communications technology.
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This has provided Icelandic industry with numerous opportunities to create a variety of jobs in new and demanding areas, and enabled it to play an active and profitable role in international trade

With plentiful and secure supplies of high quality Icelandic fish, from the unpolluted waters of the North Atlantic.

Iceland is the ideal location for companies producing fish products and fishing gear for the European and American markets.