Iceland
Iceland for the Holidays
The land of ice and snow. And some fire...
Places to Visit:
-Reykjavik
-Thingviller National Park
-Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
-Blue Lagoon
-Seljavallalaug Pool
Places to Eat:
-Glo, Reykjavik
-Stofan Cafe, Reykjavik
Iceland Facts:
-Population: 325,000
-Largest City & Capital: Reykjavik
-No Mammals, besides Arctic Fox inhabited the island until the arrival of man
-No Amphibians or Reptiles live in the wild in Iceland
-First Settlements began in 874AD
-Highest Point: Hvannadalshnúkur, 6952ft.
-Iceland is home to Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull
-Over 75% of Icelandic people believe in Elves.
Helpful Hints:
-Iceland had a strict alcohol prohibition, that effectively lasted until the late 1980's. To this day booze, including beer, is expensive, and hard to get your hands on in some places. You will need to visit a Vinboudin, to obtain any kind of alcohol. In many towns these "wine booths" are only open for an hour a day. Plan ahead!
Iceland
Iceland was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions, rising up from the rift in the mid-atlantic ridge. Most of the population lives in the greater Reykjavik Region, while the rest of the country's population is spread out around the coastline. No one lives in the middle of the island, which is a rocky, barren land covered in volcanic ash and rocks.
Icelandic Flag
The Icelandic flag, is much like other Scandinavian country flags, with a cross over a field of solid color. The cross, of course represents Christianity, while the colors represent the landscape of the country- white for the snow and ice, red for the fire of the volcanoes and blue for the mountains seen in the distance.
