Iceland

Description

Iceland is a country that can undoubtedly be called the land of nature’s excesses. There are more than a hundred volcanoes in Iceland, along with over 10,000 waterfalls, and more than a tenth of the island is covered by ice. The country is renowned for geysers, a geological phenomenon that originated in Iceland, and volcanoes, which have played and continue to play a significant role in shaping its unique and dramatic landscape.

Facts about Iceland

Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Greenland and Europe. Its capital city is Reykjavik, and the official language is Icelandic. The country covers an area of 103,125 square kilometres and has a population of 399,189 people. The official currency of Iceland is the Icelandic krona.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Iceland is often called "The Land of Fire and Ice" due to its contrasting geological elements.
More than 50% of Icelanders believe in elves and other hidden creatures, known as "huldufólk."
Icelandic is unique and one of the oldest languages in the world, which has remained relatively unchanged since the Viking Age.
You can't find McDonald's in Iceland, but they claim to have the best hot dogs in the world.
Some culinary experiences, such as fermented shark meat or the alcoholic drink Black Death, can be a real challenge.
Althing in Thingvellir, the Viking parliament, is one of the oldest parliaments in the world.
There is a unique Icelandic tradition called Jólabókaflóð, which translates to “Christmas Book Flood”, where books are exchanged as gifts on Christmas Eve.

What to do?

- Explore dramatic landscapes and natural wonders, such as glaciers, ice caves, geothermal hot springs, waterfalls, lava fields, geysers, and volcanoes.
- Hiking and trekking.
- Experience off-road adventures in a jeep or snowmobile.
- Birdwatching, fishing, and whale watching.
- Horse riding.
- Aurora (Northern Lights) hunting.
- Learn about Icelandic Sagas, music, and arts.
- Enjoy the nightlife in Reykjavik.