Original sentence: It is the least populous of the Nordic countries and the second smallest; it has a population of about 316,000 (April 1, 2008 estimate) and a total area of.Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík.Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is volcanically and geologically active on a large scale; this defines the landscape in various ways.The Republic of Iceland is an  island country of Northern Europe located in the North Atlantic Ocean between continental Europe and Greenland
Edited sentence: Iceland comprises the Island of Iceland and adjacent islands on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and is considered a part of Northern Europe.Iceland has a population of about 316,000 (April 1, 2008 estimate) and a total area of.Iceland is volcanically and geologically active on a large scale; this defines the landscape in various ways.It is the least populous of the Nordic countries and the second least extensive.The Republic of Iceland is a sovereign island nation located in the North Atlantic Ocean between continental Europe and Greenland.The capital and most populous city of Iceland is Reykjavík