Which country has had a defence agreement with Iceland since 1951?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The United States
- Step 1: Iceland has no army, so it relied on an agreement. Step 2. The agreement was signed with the United States in 1951. Answer: The United States, which kept a base at Keflavík until 2006. Why not the others: The other countries have no such agreement or base.
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