Björn Jónsson (minister)
Björn Jónsson (3 September 1916 – 26 April 1985) was an Icelandic politician and former Minister of Social Affairs (Iceland), minister for social affairs from July 1973 to May 1974. References External links Non auto-biography of Björn Jónsson on the parliament website
1916 births 1985 deaths Social Affairs ministers of Iceland, Bjorn Jonsson Government ministers of Iceland, Bjorn Jonsson {{Iceland-politician-stub ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]  

Iceland
Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its surrounding areas) is home to over 65% of the population. Iceland is the biggest part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate. According to the ancient manuscript , the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first p ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]