Icelandic, a North Germanic language, is the official language of Iceland. It is known for its conservative preservation of features from Old Norse, the medieval language of the Norsemen. Icelandic literature is rich, notably the medieval sagas and eddas that are fundamental to understanding Norse mythology and history. The language is characterized by a complex inflectional grammar and a rich vocabulary.
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