Poles immigrated to Iceland largely for financial reasons and job opportunities, particularly in 2006, when Icelands economic expansion was in full throttle and work in the construction sector was plentiful.

What percent of Iceland is Polish?

The ethnic composition of Iceland today is 93% Icelandic. The largest ethnic minority is Polish at 3% of the population.

Is Iceland immigrant friendly?

Iceland, also known as The Land of Fire and Ice, accepts thousands of immigrants from Europe and America each year. Its no surprise since the country is blessed with breathtaking waterfalls, spectacular glaciers, plenty of hiking paths and natural springs that attract nature lovers from every corner of the world.

Is Iceland diverse?

Growing diversity: Immigrants now 12% of Icelandic population, up just 2.1% 20 years ago. With growing immigration Iceland continues to become a more diverse nation, figures from Statistics Iceland reveal. The latest figures show that immigrants now make up 12% of the population, up from 2.1% twenty years ago.

Why did people migrate to Iceland?

The reasons for the migration are uncertain: later in the Middle Ages Icelanders themselves tended to cite civil strife brought about by the ambitions of the Norwegian king Harald I of Norway, but modern historians focus on deeper factors, such as a shortage of arable land in Scandinavia.

Is Iceland owned by Norway?

Iceland was brought under Norwegian rule around 1262. Norway gained independence from the so-called union, to some degree in 1814, whereas Iceland remained a colony until 1944. Greenland is still a Danish possession.

What is the warmest it gets in Iceland?

86.9°F Summers can get pretty warm, but there are never any hot days. The highest temperature recorded in Iceland was 30.5°C (86.9°F) in 1939, in the east of the country. The temperature is pretty mild throughout the year, and the change between summer and winter temperatures is not as drastic as in New England, for example.