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The Althing, the parliament of Iceland, was reopened after 45 years of closure.

Historical image related to The Althing, the parliament of Iceland, was reopened after 45 years of closure. from March 8, 1844

Althing

Supreme legislature of Iceland

The Alþingi, anglicised as Althingi or Althing, is the supreme national parliament of Iceland. It is the oldest surviving parliament in the world. The Althing was founded in 930 at Þingvellir, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of what later became the country's capital,…
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Iceland

Island country in the Atlantic Ocean

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.…
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March 8

Day of the year

March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.
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