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Location
Iceland is an awesome island of fire and ice -- volcanoes and glaciers -- situated in the Atlantic Ocean midway between the US and continental Europe.
Geographically about the size of Kentucky, Iceland is just a 5-hour flight from the US.
Enviroment
The warm waters of the Gulf Stream flow along the southern coast of Iceland, providing a surprisingly mild climate. Geothermal energy and hydroelectric power contribute to a pollution-free environment with clear air, pure water and natural heat sources making Reykjavik virtually the cleanest capital in the world!
People
With a population of nearly 300,000, Iceland boasts a literacy rate of 100%, and almost everyone speaks English, in addition to several other languages.
Linked by their Scandinavian culture and heritage, there is quite possibly no other place on earth where the people are friendlier or more helpful.
Leisure and activities
A day's excursion from Reykjavik allows visitors to experience the best of Iceland -- steaming geysers, magnificent waterfalls, ancient glaciers, breathtaking fjords and the fabled Blue Lagoon. Adventure-seekers can try snowmobiling on a nearby glacier, crossing centuries-old lava fields astride fabled Viking horses or swimming in the naturally-heated pools!
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