Iceland
Introduction
Iceland is a Nordic Island Country between the north Atlantic and the Arctic oceans. It sits on the mid-Atlantic ridge as well as the Iceland hotspot where the North American and the Eurasian plates are both moving. This aspect of the country makes it both volcanically and geologically active. In fact, Iceland was formed by being on the volcanic Iceland hotspot with constant volcanic activity. It is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. Iceland is also the most sparsely populated country in Europe with an estimated population of 321, 857 on a 103, 001 kilometer squared island.
It is almost impossible to not be captured by the islands natural beauty. Being the home to natural elements of volcanoes, geothermal pools, geysers, waterfalls, glaciers, an ice cap and Europe's largest national park. Iceland is a true beauty you will not want to miss!
It is almost impossible to not be captured by the islands natural beauty. Being the home to natural elements of volcanoes, geothermal pools, geysers, waterfalls, glaciers, an ice cap and Europe's largest national park. Iceland is a true beauty you will not want to miss!
Capital: Reykjavik
Language: Icelandic is the national language however, English and Danish are universally spoken and understood.
Top Destinations!
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool: Located in the capital city Reykjavik, it is the largest pool in Iceland and is the heart of the city's social life. The facility includes an indoor Olympic sized pool, an outdoor pool, four hot spots, a whirlpool, a steam bath and a 86 meter water slide. The volcanic water keeps the pool at a nice 29 degree celsius temperature.
- Geysir: Also located near the capital city Reykjavik, Geysir is the original spouting hot spot. It debuted in the 14th century and all other geysers around the world are named after it. It can erupt sometimes two to three times daily. Nearby, the geyser Strokkur can erupt approximately every 6 minutes.
- Gullfoss waterfall: This sight is Iceland's most famous waterfall of 105 feet located in the canyon of Hvita river in southwest Iceland. It is a national monument and is one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions. It plunges into two stages like a staircase and depending on the weather rainbows are often formed at this sight.
Hotel Reviews
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All information from this site was extracted from Wikipedia and Lonelyplanet.com