Iceland cs - Homogeneous but is getting more diverse Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the percentage of the population that is a homogeneous mixture of descendants of Norse and Celts?
92%
What percentage of the Icelandic population speaks Icelandic?
96%
What was a requirement for migrants before 1996 to enter Iceland?
Migrants had to change last name to an Icelandic name
What is the percentage of the population that is of foreign origin in Iceland?
8%
Which groups contribute to the current diversity in Iceland?
Eastern European migrants (Poland, Lithuania)
What percentage of the Icelandic population are immigrants?
20%
What was the percentage of the monocultural population born overseas in 2015?
8.9%
What is the approximate population of Reykjavik and its surrounding areas?
336k
Where is Iceland located?
In the middle of the Atlantic
What is one challenge for immigrants trying to enter Iceland?
Difficult for immigrants to enter