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Iceland, land of fire and ice, is one of the most unusual tourist destinations in the world. It is Europe's most western country and lies in a strategic location in the North Atlantic, just south of the Arctic Circle.
Here you will witness such marvels of Mother Nature as a tremendous icecap and several glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming solfataras, volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds, cavorting whales just offshore and many other surprises. Summers are surprisingly warm and winters not as cold as you might expect. You will be also surprised by warmth shown by Icelanders and their desire to share their culture.

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Official name
Republic of Iceland

Geographic Location
Northern Europe

Capital and largest city
Reykjavik

Area
100.250 sq km

Population
300.000

Time Zone
GMT

Currency
Krona

Official language
Icelandic, English

Highest mountain
Oraefajokull (2,199 m)

Lowest point
Atlantic Ocean (0m)

Longest river
Thjorsa (230km)

Landing place
Reykjavik, Keflavik

Electricity
220 V, 50 Hz

Ethnic groups
mixture of descendants of Norse and Celts 94%, foreign origin 6%

Religion
Lutheran Church of Iceland 85.5%, Reykjavik Free Church 2.1%, Roman Catholic Church 2%, Hafnarfjorour Free Church 1.5%, other Christian 2.7%, other 6.2%