The Atlantic community: introducing Iceland

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. Describes the geographical, economical, political, and cultural aspects of Iceland. Discusses aspects ofthe glaciers and volcanic peaks on the island and illustrates the muliople uses made of the hot water and steam available underground and in surface steams. Explains the industries and agriculture of Iceland and points out factors in the health, education, government and defense program of the country. From the series Atlantic Community Series Produced by North Atlantic Treaty Organization PC: NATO Year published 1956 Distributed on media: 1 film reel (18 min.), optical sound, 16 mm. Color?B & W Length: 18 MIN Library of Congress Registration FIE56-274 Description: Shows character of the land, the people, schools, history, achievements, economic life, occupations and social customs.