Iceland’s chief exports are fish and dairy products, while sheep and wool are produced for home consumption. Steam from geysers provides heating for the glasshouses where the fruit and vegetable supply is grown, and hot water from the same source is piped all over Iceland. The population of 150,000 enjoy a very high standard of living, child welfare and education being especially well provided fro. The film closes with a resume of Iceland’s history and her role as a member of NATO.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321815
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Iceland - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Iceland - Social life and customs
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation - Societies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)