Iceland: Discover the Land of Natural Contrasts

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Iceland is home to more glaciers, geysers and fresh water than countries 10 times its size. Haifoss waterfall is near the Hekla volcano in southern Iceland.
Iceland is home to more glaciers, geysers, and fresh water than countries ten times its size. Haifoss waterfall, located near the Hekla volcano in southern Iceland, is a stunning sight.
Dramatic Icelandic landscapes like the highlands surrounding Landmannalaugar have inspired movies such as 'Lord of the Rings' and television series like 'Game of Thrones.'
Dramatic Icelandic landscapes like the highlands surrounding Landmannalaugar have inspired movies such as “Lord of the Rings” and television series like “Game of Thrones.”
Reykjavik's Blue Lagoon geothermal pools are a happy accident. Builders of a nearby geothermal plant thought the excess water would soak back down into the rock. It didn't, and a national tourist attraction was born.
Reykjavik’s Blue Lagoon geothermal pools are a happy accident that turned into a national tourist attraction.
With just over 300,000 people, Iceland's population is smaller than that of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
With just over 300,000 people, Iceland’s population is smaller than that of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Arctic terns dive through the air near Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon. The birds hold the record for the longest migration recorded in any animal, migrating twice annually from the North and South poles.
Arctic terns dive through the air near Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, known for its record-breaking long migrations.
A group of puffins overlooks the annual Vestmannaeyjar Music Festival -- the largest in the country -- from the high cliffs of Iceland's Westman Islands.
A group of puffins overlooks the annual Vestmannaeyjar Music Festival, the largest in Iceland, from the cliffs of the Westman Islands.
A church hosts a wedding on the outskirts of Reykjavik. Iceland leads the developed world in unwed mothers, with two out of every three kids born to parents who are not married.
A church hosts a wedding on the outskirts of Reykjavik, highlighting Iceland’s unique social dynamics.
Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon is at the southern end of Iceland's Vatnajokull glacier, the largest ice cap by area in all of Europe.
Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, located at the southern end of Vatnajokull glacier, is Europe’s largest ice cap.
Gullfoss waterfall is part of Iceland's 'Golden Circle' of natural wonders. Iceland leads the developed world in clean water and power.
Gullfoss waterfall is an iconic part of Iceland’s “Golden Circle,” showcasing the nation’s natural beauty and commitment to clean water and power.


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