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5.2.2 Iceland Economy




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This article is from the Nordic countries FAQ, by Antti Lahelma and Johan Olofsson, with numerous contributions by others.

5.2.2 Iceland Economy

Fishing produces Iceland's main exports, although it employs only ca. 12% of
the work force. The country has no railroads, but a network of highways and
secondary roads provides access to all inhabited parts of Iceland. Air
transportation also plays an important role, both locally and
internationally, through the main airports at Reykjavík and at Keflavík,
where also a U.S naval base is located (Iceland has no military force of its
own).

 

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