Iceland Info
ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Reykjavík
GEOGRAPHY
Located in the north Atlantic ocean Iceland is an island with a land area totaling 103,001 sq kms and a coast of 4,988 km.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 0.3 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.
CLIMATE
Iceland has a cold climate Heavy snow fall during winter and the temperature ranges from -25°C to -30°C.Summer at Iceland is not very warm the temperature can be between 10-13°C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Icelandic is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT +00 hrs
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day: January 1st
May day: May 1st
Icelandic National Day: June 17th
New Years Eve: December 31st
CURRENCY
celandic króna
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/Medical/Fire: 112
Introduction to Iceland
Iceland is a beautiful mountainous island country placed in the northern area of the Atlantic Ocean. From stunning glaciers to red sulfur vents and black lava fields, visitors have lots of opportunities to appreciate the beauty of nature and enjoy their time in Iceland.The bustling energy of the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik is definitely worth experiencing - the city offers something for everyone! One of the best things in the city is the thermal pools where you can soak up and relax. The surrounding countryside is wonderful to explor: enjoy activities like fishing, glacier trekking, whale watching and horseback riding in the area. Within the city there are numerous museums that preserve the culture of the region.
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A blissful destination, Iceland features various landscapes sure to please any type of traveler
Iceland is a beautiful mountainous island country placed in the northern area of the Atlantic Ocean. From stunning glaciers to red sulfur vents and black lava fields, visitors have lots of opportunities to appreciate the beauty of nature and enjoy their time in Iceland.
