Why are there glaciers in Iceland?

Why are there glaciers in Iceland? In Iceland, there are many volcanoes and many glaciers that have formed on top of active volcanoes. When the volcanoes erupt; the glacier ice above them melts very quickly, creating devastatingly destructive rivers called jökulhlaup, or a ‘glacier run’. More than 10% of Iceland is covered by glaciers. Why […]

What was Guinea-Bissau formerly known as?

What was Guinea-Bissau formerly known as? Upon independence, declared in 1973 and recognised in 1974, the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the country’s name to prevent confusion with Guinea (formerly French Guinea)….Guinea-Bissau. Republic of Guinea-Bissau República da Guiné-Bissau (Portuguese) Demonym(s) Bissau-Guinean Government Unitary semi-presidential republic Where does the name Bissau come from? […]

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