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Capital: Reykjavik
Official Language:
Icelandic is the official language of Iceland. However English is also spoken in some parts' of the country
Currency: Kronur
Iceland is a volcanic island in the North Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland and the Faroe islands. It is the world's 18th largest and Europe's second largest island. The full name of this country is Republic of Iceland and it covers an area of 103,000 square kilometers with a population of about 281,000. Iceland is divided into regions, constituencies, countries and municipalities. Iceland is an expansive landscape and 10% of the island is glaciated. The country is a hot spot of volcanic and geothermal activities and the most active volcano of Iceland is Hekla. The economy of Iceland mostly depends upon the fish industry and the country has the highest connections of Broadband and internet.
Major Cities
- Reykjavik
- Kopavogur
- Hafnarfjordur
- Akureyri
- Gardabaer
- Akranes
- Selfoss
- Seltjarnarnes
- Mosfellsbaer
- Keflavik
Tourist Attractions
Iceland is one of Europe's greatest tourist destinations. Hot springs and geysers are abundant in this country.
The natural phenomenon of Northern lights can be seen only in this country.
One of the most attractive places to visit is The Blue Lagoon which is a natural pool of geothermal sea water. This is situated at the centre of the lava field.
The glacial river Jokulsa is another site worth visiting.
In 1973 the Jokulsargljufur National Park was established which covers an area of 150 square kilometers. Thingvellir National Park has great ecological and historical importance.
In the South of Iceland the Vatnajokull glacier is located which is Europe's largest glacier.
Gullfoss is known as 'The Golden Waterfall' and is Iceland's most famous one which is visited by locals as well as by the tourists.
The health Spa situated close to keflavik is a major tourist attraction in Iceland.
Accommodation
As Iceland is one of Europe's hottest destinations so it is accommodated with a number of well maintained hotels. Some of the important hotels are:
. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum - this is a four star hotel in the city of Reykjavik.
. Hotel Plaza - this is one of the recommended hotels of Iceland.
. Hotel Borg - is a five star hotel.
. Radisson SAS Hotel Saga - us a four star hotel.
. Hotel Helt
. Hotel Fron
. Hotel Reykjavik
. Hotel Park Inn Island
For further details and information on Iceland and its tourist destinations flip through the pages ofallwonderscountries
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