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What are the climatic characteristics, causes and main economic sectors of Iceland in Europe?

Climate characteristics of Iceland: the temperature is not low in winter, and it is between 7- 12℃ in summer. There is abundant precipitation, with an average annual precipitation of1000 ~ 2000mm in the southwest and west, and less in the north and northeast, which is 400 ~ 600mm; It may rain and snow all the year round.

Reason: Deeply influenced by the North Atlantic warm current, it is near the center of low pressure in Iceland.

Main economic sectors:

1. Marine fishery: The economy mainly depends on marine fishery. Fishing provides 60% of Iceland's export income.

2. Energy industry: hydropower and geothermal resources are unique, and the energy industry is very developed, with sufficient electricity and low prices. Geothermal utilization and development technology is unique in the world.

3. Metallurgical industry: Energy-intensive industries such as aluminum smelting and steelmaking are developing rapidly in Iceland.