A northern land of ice, fire, and light

Iceland is a country of many natural wonders and treasured traditions.

The landscape of Iceland is known for its glaciers and fiery volcanoes. Discover this European country’s spellbinding beauty, history, and culture. Where is Iceland? Iceland is an island nation in northern Europe that is about the same size as Kentucky. The country just about touches the Arctic Circle with the Greenland Sea to its north, Norwegian Sea to its east, and Atlantic Ocean to its south and west. Iceland is often called the“land of fire and ice” for being the location of Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, and others like it, as well as many active volcanoes. It has more than 3,000 miles of coastline with black sand beaches and a dramatic landscape with lava fields, waterfalls, and hundreds of natural hot springs. Half of the nation’s population lives in and…

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