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Why is Greenland named Greenland when 80% of the area is covered with glaciers? And why is Iceland named Iceland for its green landscape and hot springs? It seems that the names of both have changed but there is an interesting story behind it. In the 9th century, Norwegian Vikings, who you can consider as travelers and pirates, they reached the banks of Iceland in search of new places. At that time, it was winter and they could only see ice and snow everywhere. And because of that first impress