Moving to Iceland

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Iceland Country Overview

At a glance

Capital City

Reykjavík

Currency

Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Official Language

Icelandic

Government

Parliamentary republic

Population

~380,000

Average Salary

~ISK 10,000,000 / year

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Your Guide to Moving to Iceland

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