Officially known under the name of the Republic of Iceland, is located in north-western Europe. It includes the island of Iceland and the small islands in the north of Atlanta Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. Iceland is a reflection of the glaciers, hot springs spa, spectacular geysers, active volcanoes, lava fields, stunning waterfalls and snow-capped mountains, in fact, it makes the original “, the earth with fire and ice”. In Iceland is an island with a unique landscape, is robust and colorful with black lava, sulphur red, blue hot geysers, rivers, waterfalls, bays, fjords and green valley. The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik is also the largest city in Iceland. Nearly half the population lives to Iceland in Reykjavik. The sights are also the emphasis on the town. The most famous attraction is twice Gullfoss waterfall, the levels, with a gradient of the rainbow and the hot springs of Landmannalaugar. Popular may wonder what can be done in Iceland. When you hear the list, you may be surprised to note that there is so much to do and see here. In view of a whale restaurants, excursions, Europe, to see the biggest glacier, Vatnajokull, fishing in rivers, riding, rafting, exploring the countryside in a scooter the snow melt, magazine design bear solstice d summer festival can be found at the island of Grimsey, by the Arctic Circle, visited the medieval farm Stong and what would not, the list is endless.

Population and languages

The population of Iceland is only 299388 and the official language is spoken, is Icelandish. English, Nordic languages, German is also very common.

Electro

The voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 50 hertz. The types of corks used round RCA connectors for input and “Schuko” outlet for contacts with the earth.

Location

It is in the northwest of Europe. It includes the island of Iceland and the small islands in the north of Atlanta Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. It is strategically located between Greenland and Europe

Weather

The time in Iceland can be hot and humid with cool summers and mild winters and windy. The highest temperature was registered by 30.5 ° C (86.9 F) June 22, 1939 in Teigarhorn. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -38 ° C (-36.4 F) January 22, 1918 in Grímsstaðir and Möðrudalur.

The local customs

As in any other country, Iceland has its own traditions and normal congratulations and acknowledgements follow. Minutes into the habit. Visitors are invited to be home when a business trip and normal courtesy must be observed. People attention to their appearance and, as in most Western countries, clothing décontractés is largely acceptable. Spending on services are included in the draft law that most of their time and advice is not foreseen.

Attractions

Attractions Reykjavik – Hallgrimskirkja church, National Museum of Iceland, the Botanical Garden and the Museum Einar Jónsson

Trip

The plane – The national airline of Iceland, Icelandair internationsl that operates destinations such as Amsterdam, Baltimore, Boston, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Halifax, London, Minneapolis, Orlando, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Washington, and that other objectives in the summer. On the other hand, international airlines to use Iceland in the air Greenland (website: www.airgreenland.gl) and Iceland Express (website: www.icelandexpress.com). Others, particularly in Scandinavia, the carriers also use. Some airlines such as Condor Corsai and use of flights in the summer. They also operate flights to the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the summer months. Main Airport is the international airport at Keflavik (KEF), is located 31 km south of Reykjavik.

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