Iceland approved to replace U.S. on U.N.'s top human right body
The Nordic island nation won approval to join the U.N. Human Rights Council, filling a vacancy left by the United States.
Iceland
Iceland is a developed island nation in the North Atlantic, known for its unique geology and high-income economy. While not a member of the E.U., it is a member of NATO and the U.N. and participates in the European Single Market through the European Economic Area. Its economy is largely driven by a combination of tourism, fisheries, and a growing renewable energy sector powered by its abundant geothermal and hydropower resources.
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