A Rarity In A World Of Plenty
ICELAND
ADVENTURE AWAITS
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. It has a population of 330.000 and an area of 103,000 km2 giving the island the lowest population density of any country in Europe
Iceland is Volcanically and geologically active. The interior consists of a plateau characterized by sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate.
The settlement of Iceland began in 874 when the Norwegian chieftain Ingolfur Arnarsson became the first permanent settler. The foundation of the Icelandic parliament is said to be the founding of the Icelandic nation in 930.
Icelandic culture is founded upon the nation´s Scandinavian heritage. Most Icelanders are descendants of Germanic and Gaelic settlers, the Icelandic language is descended from Old Norse.
ONE OF THE MOST VISUALLY STUNNING COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
The north, one of the best places on earth to see the Northern Lights, is rife with lava fields and smooth hills carved out by rivers and old whaling villages like Husavik. Southern Iceland shows the country's diversity, with hot springs, superb waterfalls and black sand beaches. Eastern Iceland is home to wild reindeer. In the west you find a vast area of fjords, glaciers and volcanoes with the highest waterfall in Iceland (and the home of medieval writer Snorri Sturluson).
The capital city of Reykjavik, so small and walkable it is considered a town by most standards, is filled with sparkling nightlife, cafes with fresh-roasted coffee and restaurants featuring traditional fish and lamb dishes. Dairy fare is also popular; try skyr, a yogurt-like dish that's been served in Iceland for more than a thousand years. An always-fascinating activity is a literary walking tour; Reykjavik has been named a UNESCO City of Literature.
“Travelling to Iceland is like being transported to a parallel world where every waking moment is filled with adventure
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