ICELAND

The land of 🔥 and ❄️.

Iceland is a truly unique and special destination, known for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and innovative approaches to sustainability. A land of adventure and haven relaxation its' hiking, geothermal bathes, recreational and wellness activities beckon travelers from across the globe. Positioned above the Mid-Atlantic Rift Iceland is constantly being re-shaped by volcanic and glacial activity resulting in dramatic landscapes featuring geysers, waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic terrain, fertile forrests, rugged coastlines, and black sandy beaches


Geography

"Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, east of Greenland and immediately south of the Arctic Circle. The island country is the world's 18th largest in area and one of the most sparsely populated. " [Wikipedia]

People

"Icelanders (Icelandic: Íslendingar) are an ethnic group and nation who are native to the island country of Iceland. They speak Icelandic, a North Germanic language." [Wikipedia]

Culture

"Icelanders generally have a traditional liberal Nordic outlook, similar to other Nordic countries such as Norway and Sweden. Yet, an important key to understanding Icelanders and their culture (which differentiates them from the majority of their contemporary Nordic peoples) is the high importance they place on the traits of independence and self-sufficiency." [Wikipedia]

Icebergs at Jokulsarlon Coded by Nanse, Sep 2024.