Officially known as the Republic of Iceland, is located in Northern Europe. It includes the island of Iceland and its outlying small islands in the North Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. Iceland glassy glaciers, hot springs, spectacular geysers, active volcanoes, lava fields, plunging waterfalls and snow-capped mountains, is really the land of origin ‘of fire and ice “.
Iceland is an island very large, with a unique landscape is rough and colorful with black lava, red sulfur, hot blue geysers, rivers, waterfalls, bays, fjords and green valley. The capital of Reykjavik is Iceland, which is also the largest city of Iceland. Nearly half the population lives around Reykjavík Iceland. More tourist attractions are centered also centered on this town. The most famous attraction is the waterfall Gullfoss double layers which was resolved with an outstanding rainbow and hot springs of Geysir.
People might wonder what can be done in Iceland. If you hear the list you will be surprised that so many things to do and see. From fine dining to whale watching, hiking, seeing Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull, fishing in rivers, horse riding, rafting, exploring the countryside on a snowmobile, shop drawings bear to Summer Solstice Festival, visit the island of Grimsey cross the Arctic Circle, visit medieval farm at Stong and what not, the list is endless.
Population & Languages
The population of Iceland is only 299,388 and is the official language spoken is Icelandish. English, Scandinavian languages, German are widely spoken.
Electricity
The voltage is 220 V and frequency 50 Hz nature of the plugs are round and plug “Schuko” plug and receptacle with side contacts the ground.
Geography
It is located in northern Europe. It includes the island of Iceland and its outlying small islands in the North Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. This is a strategic location between Greenland and Europe
Climate
The climate of Iceland can be described as temperate with humid summers and mild winters and cool and windy. The maximum temperature recorded was 30.5 ° C (86.9 ° F) on June 22, 1939 Teigarhorn. The lowest temperature ever recorded is -38 ° C (-36.4 ° F), January 22, 1918 at Grímsstaðir and Möðrudalur.
Local Customs
Like any other country, Iceland has its own customs and ordinary courtesies should be followed. Handshaking is customary. Visitors are invited to homes to businesses and normal courtesies should be taken. People pay much attention to their appearance and, as in most Western countries, casual dress is generally acceptable. Costs are included in the accounts of most of the time and tips are not expected.
Attraction
Reykjavik Attractions – Hallgrímskirkja Church, the National Museum of Iceland, Botanical Gardens and the Einar Jónsson Museum
Travel
By Air – The national airline of Iceland is Icelandair which operates internationsl many destinations such as Amsterdam, Baltimore, Boston, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Halifax, London, Minneapolis, Orlando, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Washington, plus other destinations only summer. Other international airlines operating from Iceland include Air Greenland (website: www.airgreenland.gl) and Iceland Express (website: www.icelandexpress.com).
Others, particularly Scandinavian, carriers also operate services. Some airlines such as Condor and Corsai, flights operate during the summer. Flights to operate even in the Faroe Islands and Greenland during the summer months. Major international airport of Keflavik (KEF) is located 31 miles south of Reykjavik.
Duty Free Items
1. 200 cigarettes or 250g other tobacco products
2. 1 liter and 1 liter of spirits, wine or liquor 1 liter of beer and 6-liter or 1 liter of wine and beer 6 liters or 2.25 liters of wine
3. Prey to no more than 3 kg kr13, 000
4. Authority permits from Post and Telecom are required for cordless telephones, remote controls or radio transmitters. Is not necessary for a GSM mobile phone
Prohibited Items
Un-canned meat or dairy products, drugs, pornography, firearms, ammunition, weapons, eggs, plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic beverages containing more than sixty percent alcohol.
