June 17th is Iceland's Independence Day, and it is also the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson, who led the movement to gain autonomy under Danish rule.
On June 17th, 1944, Iceland gained independence from Denmark and became a fully independent country as the Republic of Iceland. To commemorate this day, various events are held in Iceland. Independence Day itself is a national holiday, and the following Monday is also a holiday. The people take this opportunity to celebrate the independence movement led by Jon Sigurdsson and to praise Iceland's freedom and sovereignty.
What kind of country is Iceland?
Iceland is an island nation in Northern Europe, whose main territory is the island of Iceland. It has many volcanoes and utilizes abundant geothermal energy for power generation and other purposes. There are also numerous glaciers and waterfalls on the island, and the spectacular nature is a major tourist attraction.