Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice

About Iceland
Iceland, a Land of Fire and Ice, was the last European country to be settled over a thousand years ago by Vikings from Norway. It is a country of geothermal springs, geysers, mudpools, volcanoes, glaciers, avalanches, waterfalls, fjords, and midnight sun. The country enjoys a high standard of living, comparable to that of the United States and the quality of housing is very high. Reykjavik, ‘Smoky Bay’, is the northernmost capital in the world, home to about 60% of Icelanders.

There is continuous daylight in June, July and August and a dark period from...