Icelandic community service referendum, 1916

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A referendum on community service was held in Iceland on 21 October 1916. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introduction of compulsory community service. [2] It was rejected by 91.8% of voters.

Iceland island republic in Northern Europe

Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík, with Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country being home to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate.

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For1,0168.2
Against11,31391.8
Invalid/blank votes1,776
Total14,105100
Registered voters/turnout28,52949.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

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References

  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p966