The Norse people landed in Iceland in the 9th century.
They landed in Iceland, finding snow and ice-covered country, establishing and named it "Ísland” which means "Iceland" in Old Norse.
On the other hand, it is not completely covered in ice and has a surprisingly diverse landscape, including green pastures, volcanoes, and glaciers.
Different people called the island at various times, hence the names were picked based on the situation of the island at the time of naming.
Fast forward to today, Iceland is well-known as a popular tourist destination in the world.
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