Let's travel to wonderful Iceland in 2023

Iceland, an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean, is a member of the Scandinavian Union together with Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. The island is located south of the Arctic Circle, between Norway, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Reykjavk, the capital and largest city of Iceland, is where more than 65% of the people live. Iceland is frequently named the world's happiest nation and is also regarded as one of the most peaceful nations. Usually add this nation to your bucket list when travelling.

Iceland has the highest rate of trade union membership in the world and a market economy with comparatively low taxes when compared to other OECD nations. After the United Kingdom, Iceland is the second-largest island in Europe. ( Ireland is in third.) Despite the country's total area being 103,000 km2, the main island is just 101,826 km2. In terms of environmental protection, the nation is regarded as a "strong performer," coming in at number 10 on Yale University's Environmental Performance Index in 2022.

In Iceland, English is used as a second language, and practically all Icelanders are fluent English speakers. Furthermore, the majority of Icelanders are multicultural, speaking languages like Danish, German, Spanish, and French, and they enjoy the chance to converse in different tongues. Additionally, there are 1.65 thousand more men than women in Iceland. Male population is 50.24% of the total, while female population is 49.76%. In terms of the proportion of women to men, Iceland ranks 146th out of 201 nations and territories.

History

Iceland has been an integral element of European civilisation throughout its history. Over a thousand years ago, during the Viking age of exploration, a population that was mixed Norse and Celtic arrived on this lovely Island. Without a doubt, Icelanders are related from the Vikings. Irish monks had lived in Iceland before the arrival of the Vikings, but they had subsequently given up on the remote and difficult landscape and left the nation without leaving behind even a recorded name. The Book of the Icelanders, the oldest record, which was written around 1130, places the time of settlement between 870 and 930 ce.

Iceland's Climate

Most people believe that Iceland's climate is perpetually icy, making it difficult to even stand outside. On the best summer days, the temperature might rise as high as 26 degrees Celsius. The summertime temperature is generally around 13 degrees Celsius, though. In 1939, the east of Iceland saw its country's highest recorded temperature of 86.9 F (30.5 C). However, Iceland's record-low temperature was 39.7 °C (39.5 °F), which was never reached.

What are the Important of this country? 

• Leif Eriksson, who many consider to have conducted the first European voyage to North America, was born in Iceland.

• Iceland is ranked third in the world by median adult wealth and scores highly on indices of democracy and equality.

• According to the Human Development Index of the United Nations, the fourth-most developed nation in the world.

• One of the most technologically advanced and well-connected nations in the world is Iceland. ( It has the highest number of broadband Internet connections per capita among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries).

• On the Global Peace Index, first place.

• Iceland operates almost exclusively on green energy.

• The 18th-largest island in the world is Iceland.

Facts About Iceland You might not have known

• One of the the earliest parliaments in the world was found in Iceland.

• It is one of the world's most sparsely populated nations.

• "GEYSER" is an Icelandic word.

• Iceland without an army, an air force, and a navy.

• Iceland is home to Europe's biggest glacier.

• No Macdonald's is found in here.

• The Icelandic volcanoes are thought to have produced around one-third of the planet's total lava flow since the year 1500.

• It is one of the world's "freest" nations.

• Beer was illegal in Iceland until 1989.

• The end of a long beer ban is celebrated on "BEER DAY".

• There are around 130 active volcanoes on the volcanic island of Iceland.

 Most Tourist attract Places

The Westfjords

Þingvellir National Park

Jökulsárlon Lagoon

Landmannalaugar Mountains

Blue Lagoon

Reynisfjara Beach

Dynjandi Waterfall

Mount Mælifell

The most amazing Iconic locations in Iceland

Beaches in black. Beach at Djpalon

Probably the most famous example is this. Some of Iceland's beaches feature black sand because the sand is made from black volcanic rock that is produced as lava cools and hardens, the result of the island's active volcanic activity.

Geysers. There are just a few sites in the globe where geysers can be viewed

Geyser enthusiasts frequently visit Iceland. Some of the most renowned and impressive geysers in the entire globe may be found in this nation. In actuality, Iceland is where the word "geyser" first appeared.

You can walk behind waterfalls. The waterfalls of Iceland are very well-known

This image depicts the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's most breathtaking natural wonders and the second-most well-known waterfall in the nation after Gullfoss. Due to the fact that you can actually walk behind the waterfall, tourists like it. Take a step behind the water's surface to see Iceland's South Coast from a whole different angle.

Volcanoes with glaciers on top

One of the few places in the world where fire and ice coexist is Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park. Eight volcanoes that are hidden by glaciers can be found in the park. Jökulhlaups, or rapid glacial outburst floods, can happen when one of these subglacial volcanoes erupts, which can have negative effects.

Elf homes

There are many boulders in the town's center and gardens that are elven dwellings because it was built into a lava field. You can also take part in the elf walk at Hafnarfjörur to discover more about Icelandic folklore.

Caves formed by lava

Instead of the bedrock being dissolved, these caves were created by lava flow and the impacts of volcanic gases. Volcanic caves are quickly damaged by erosional processes since they form relatively near to the surface of the earth.

Ice-filled caves

The largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull, contains a spectacular natural formation called Iceland's Crystal Cave. Except for two glacier caves that are open all year, Iceland's natural glacial ice cave season is in the winter, from mid-October to the end of March.

Viking horses 

Most likely, the first gaited horses were brought to Iceland by the Vikings after they first arrived in medieval England. Iceland has had horses since 870 BC.

Northern Lights  

Even in May and August, the northern lights are present and occasionally visible. The best time to see the northern lights is from September through March when the evenings are the longest. And the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, which is next to the Vatnajokull glacier, is the greatest location in Iceland to view the northern lights.

Midnight Sun

The Iceland Midnight Sun, commonly referred to as "polar day," is an unusual summertime occurrence in which the sun is always visible and never completely sets. This has a significant impact on Iceland's July daylight hours, which can be bizarre and shouldn't be missed.