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Travel information, including air, rail and auto links, accommodations and attractions in Iceland, a volcanic and geologically active island country in Europe.

Iceland Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Iceland, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Iceland
Iceland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Iceland, also called the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. It has a population of 329,100 and an area of 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland
Iceland Tourism: Best of Iceland - TripAdvisor

Iceland Tourism: TripAdvisor has 238,291 reviews of Iceland Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Iceland resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g189952-Iceland-Vacations.html
Iceland Tourism and Travel Guide - VisitIceland

Visit Iceland. All the information and advice you need for an inspirational visit to Iceland.
http://www.visiticeland.com
The 10 Best Iceland Hotels - TripAdvisor

Iceland Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 46,553 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 180 hotels in Iceland.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g189952-Iceland-Hotels.html
11 TIPS TO HELP YOU VISIT EXPENSIVE ICELAND ON BUDGET

I always view expensive countries as a challenge. Figuring out how to visit a country on the cheap is like solving a puzzle to me, and I relished the challenge of figuring out if Iceland could be visited on a budget.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/iceland-budget-tips/
Iceland - Lonely Planet

The energy is palpable on this magical island, where astonishing natural phenomena inspire the welcoming, creative locals and draw an increasing number of visitors searching for splendor.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/iceland
Places to Visit in Iceland - Rough Guides

Resting on the edge of the Arctic Circle and sitting atop one of the world's most volcanically active hot spots, Iceland is an inspiring mix of magisterial glaciers, bubbling hot springs and rugged fjords, where activities such as hiking under the Midnight Sun are complemented by healthy doses of history and literature.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/iceland/
Reykjavik Hotels - Expedia

Get 132 Reykjavik hotel deals. Save time with our Best Price Guarantee. Read Reviews. No Expedia cancellation fee. Over 510,000 hotels worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Hotels
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Types of Icelandic Food -Â PlanIceland

This articles is about the 5 best and the 5 worst types of Icelandic food that you must try!
http://www.planiceland.com/5-best-and-5-worst-foods/
Getting around Iceland on Local Transport - Lonely Planet

Catching local transport in Iceland - transport tips on getting around Iceland like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/iceland/transport/getting-around/local-transport

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Iceland Ísland (Icelandic)
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: Lofsöngur "Hymn"
Show globe Show map of Europe Location of Iceland (dark green)
Capital and largest city	Reykjavík 64°08′N 21°56′W / 64.133°N 21.933°W / 64.133; -21.933
Official language	Icelandic
Ethnic groups (2021) ^[a] ^[1]	86% Icelandic 6% Polish 1% Lithuanian 7% other
Religion (2022) ^[2]	72.4% Christianity 60.9% Church of Iceland (official)^[b] 11.5% other Christian 25.2% no religion 1.5% Ásatrúarfélagið 0.9% other
Demonym(s)	Icelander Icelandic
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Halla Tómasdóttir
• Prime Minister	Kristrún Frostadóttir
• Speaker of the Althing	Birgir Ármannsson

Legislature	Althing
Formation

• Settlement	9th century
• Commonwealth	930–1262
• Union with Norway	1262–1397
• Kalmar Union	1397–1523
• Denmark–Norway	1523–1814
• Ceded to Denmark	14 January 1814
• Constitution and limited home rule	5 January 1874
• Extended home rule	1 February 1904
• Sovereignty and personal union with Denmark	1 December 1918
• Republic	17 June 1944; 80 years ago (17 June 1944)

Area
• Total	103,125^[4] km² (39,817 sq mi) (106th)
• Water (%)	2.07 (as of 2015)^[5]
Population
• 2024 census	399,189^[6] (172nd)
• Density	3.87/km² (10.0/sq mi) (242nd)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$27.078 billion^[7] (152nd)
• Per capita	$69,833^[7] (15th)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$30.570 billion^[7] (109th)
• Per capita	$78,836^[7] (8th)
Gini (2018)	23.2^[8] low inequality
HDI (2022)	0.959^[9] very high (3rd)
Currency	Icelandic króna (ISK)
Time zone	UTC^[c] (GMT/WET)
Date format	dd.mm.yyyy
Drives on	Right
Calling code	+354
ISO 3166 code	IS
Internet TLD	.is

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Iceland Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Iceland, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Iceland
Iceland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Iceland, also called the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. It has a population of 329,100 and an area of 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland
Iceland Tourism: Best of Iceland - TripAdvisor

Iceland Tourism: TripAdvisor has 238,291 reviews of Iceland Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Iceland resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g189952-Iceland-Vacations.html
Iceland Tourism and Travel Guide - VisitIceland

Visit Iceland. All the information and advice you need for an inspirational visit to Iceland.
http://www.visiticeland.com
The 10 Best Iceland Hotels - TripAdvisor

Iceland Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 46,553 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 180 hotels in Iceland.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g189952-Iceland-Hotels.html
11 TIPS TO HELP YOU VISIT EXPENSIVE ICELAND ON BUDGET

I always view expensive countries as a challenge. Figuring out how to visit a country on the cheap is like solving a puzzle to me, and I relished the challenge of figuring out if Iceland could be visited on a budget.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/iceland-budget-tips/
Iceland - Lonely Planet

The energy is palpable on this magical island, where astonishing natural phenomena inspire the welcoming, creative locals and draw an increasing number of visitors searching for splendor.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/iceland
Places to Visit in Iceland - Rough Guides

Resting on the edge of the Arctic Circle and sitting atop one of the world's most volcanically active hot spots, Iceland is an inspiring mix of magisterial glaciers, bubbling hot springs and rugged fjords, where activities such as hiking under the Midnight Sun are complemented by healthy doses of history and literature.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/iceland/
Reykjavik Hotels - Expedia

Get 132 Reykjavik hotel deals. Save time with our Best Price Guarantee. Read Reviews. No Expedia cancellation fee. Over 510,000 hotels worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Hotels
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Types of Icelandic Food -Â PlanIceland

This articles is about the 5 best and the 5 worst types of Icelandic food that you must try!
http://www.planiceland.com/5-best-and-5-worst-foods/
Getting around Iceland on Local Transport - Lonely Planet

Catching local transport in Iceland - transport tips on getting around Iceland like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/iceland/transport/getting-around/local-transport

Iceland Ísland (Icelandic)
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: Lofsöngur "Hymn"
Show globe Show map of Europe Location of Iceland (dark green)
Capital and largest city	Reykjavík 64°08′N 21°56′W / 64.133°N 21.933°W / 64.133; -21.933
Official language	Icelandic
Ethnic groups (2021) ^[a] ^[1]	86% Icelandic 6% Polish 1% Lithuanian 7% other
Religion (2022) ^[2]	72.4% Christianity 60.9% Church of Iceland (official)^[b] 11.5% other Christian 25.2% no religion 1.5% Ásatrúarfélagið 0.9% other
Demonym(s)	Icelander Icelandic
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Halla Tómasdóttir
• Prime Minister	Kristrún Frostadóttir
• Speaker of the Althing	Birgir Ármannsson

Legislature	Althing
Formation

• Settlement	9th century
• Commonwealth	930–1262
• Union with Norway	1262–1397
• Kalmar Union	1397–1523
• Denmark–Norway	1523–1814
• Ceded to Denmark	14 January 1814
• Constitution and limited home rule	5 January 1874
• Extended home rule	1 February 1904
• Sovereignty and personal union with Denmark	1 December 1918
• Republic	17 June 1944; 80 years ago (17 June 1944)

Area
• Total	103,125^[4] km² (39,817 sq mi) (106th)
• Water (%)	2.07 (as of 2015)^[5]
Population
• 2024 census	399,189^[6] (172nd)
• Density	3.87/km² (10.0/sq mi) (242nd)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$27.078 billion^[7] (152nd)
• Per capita	$69,833^[7] (15th)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$30.570 billion^[7] (109th)
• Per capita	$78,836^[7] (8th)
Gini (2018)	23.2^[8] low inequality
HDI (2022)	0.959^[9] very high (3rd)
Currency	Icelandic króna (ISK)
Time zone	UTC^[c] (GMT/WET)
Date format	dd.mm.yyyy
Drives on	Right
Calling code	+354
ISO 3166 code	IS
Internet TLD	.is

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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