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When you visit Iceland, it’s possible to simply run out of time: so much beauty, splendour, and activity and so little time. The worst thing about your trip to Iceland? It ends too soon. Fortunately, Europe’s most sparsely populated nation contains a few of its most iconic sites clustered together closely enough to visit in […]

The Icelandic population has seen recent changes in its population and demographics. We highlight these changes to give you an idea of the population of Iceland and its future. Is Iceland’s population predicted to grow? Is there an unusual ratio between males and females? We answer all these questions and more in this article. What

In Iceland, there are 63 named localities. Four of them are classified as cities, while the others are smaller and defined as towns, villages, and other smaller settlements. The localities are denser in the coastal regions, while Iceland’s interior lands are uninhabited because of their hostile terrains and conditions. The most densely populated area in

Iceland is known for its high cost of living and is among the most expensive and one of the top countries in jobs and earnings. When it comes to income and wealth, Iceland has an above-average ranking. The minimal living expenses are $1600 per month (including housing, utilities, food, public transportation, and leisure activities). We

The main geographical features of Iceland (Land of Ice and Fire) are mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, and lava fields. The unique geographical location of Iceland, south of the Arctic Circle and on top of the ocean’s hot spot, resulted in diverse, striking, and raw landscapes. From the Hvannadalshnjúkur and Bárðarbunga mountains to the Öræfajökull and Katla

The Icelandic climate is best described as windy, cloudy, and perpetually unstable. The ocean’s Gulf Stream somewhat tempers the coldness of the high latitude and the North Pole’s winds. However, despite these warmer flows, the overall climate is cold with sudden weather and temperature changes. The average precipitation in this Nordic gem is 81.86 mm

Iceland’s beauty is indisputable, and the number of tourists trickling in each year keeps growing. In 2019, the country welcomed about 2 million tourists. Iceland offers some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders that will stay with you for years to come. From rugged terrain synonymous with serene filming locations, to lava fields and

Looking at a map, you could be misled by the size of Iceland’s capital. As you’re circling the 105-square-miles city packed full of every kind of every landscape imaginable, it might be hard to believe that its entirety hardly reaches a population of 200,000. On the city’s northeast coast, the attraction-with-motion flyover meets a dramatic

With respect to location, geography, and experience, there’s a sense in which Iceland is literally out of this world. Nature adorned her extravagantly, almost wastefully, with some of her choicest treasures. A nerve-calming landscape dotted at every turn with such incredible wonders as her effusive hot springs, sparkling streams, rugged hills, and rainbow-coloured waterfalls, can

Are you an adrenaline junkie searching for adventurous activities to satisfy your wanderlust? Are you planning your first visit to Iceland for your honeymoon? Perhaps for your birthday getaway or a family excursion? Maybe even for a youth group trip? Either way: are you in search of adrenaline-fueled activities to explore? Well, the land of

From its dramatic landscape to the myths behind it, Eldhraun is a wonderland. Yet, behind its beautiful veil lies catastrophe. Why? Both death and climate change make iceland‘s biggest lava flow of great geologic and historical importance. Indeed, Eldhraun’s lava field was one of the most devastating eruptions since the ice age. Pressure had built

Iceland is a dream destination for many among the most popular countries in Europe because of her inimitable splendor. Every year, thousands of people flock to Iceland’s breathtaking waterfalls, icy glaciers, snow-capped mountains, natural hot springs, and mystical ice caves to catch a glimpse of some of nature’s best kept secrets. And if treasures on

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover many exciting things to do in Iceland so that you can have the best experience possible during your trips. To  make this guide complete, we’ve asked 3 of Iceland’s most experienced guides, so we can show you the best things to do in Iceland during your days here. So if