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| Early settlers in Iceland found a climate and terrain that was difficult to farm-a situation that has changed only slightly since then. Less than one percent of Iceland's total land area is under cultivation, although about 20 percent of the land is suitable for grazing sheep and other livestock. In recent years, Icelandic farmers have used greenhouses warmed by steam from the abundant hot springs to grow a variety of warm-weather crops, including tomatoes, grapes, and bananas. | ||||||
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