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ICELAND
is Europe's second largest island (103,000 sq. km). The present population
is approximately 300,000.
More than half of the population lives in or
around the capital, Reykjavík. The rest is dispersed around the coastal
fringes, leaving the highland or the centre of the country uninhabited.
Thanks to the Gulf Stream the climate in Iceland is warmer than its name
suggests.
Iceland is Europe's youngest country, geologically speaking, and was
also the last European country to be settled
by
man. The rugged, wild landscape is like no other place on Earth. On this
unique island you will discover the
greatest
contrasts possible in Mother Nature i.e.: glaciers, active
volcanoes, hot springs, extensive lava fields,
sand deserts, opulent
vegetation etc.
Iceland is closer than you think. Reykjavík, Europe's northernmost
capital is nearer to New York than Los Angeles
and only 2 - 3 hours flying time from
any city in Western Europe.
Is it difficult to get to Iceland?
Frequent
flights are to Iceland from main cities in Europe and USA. Flight times from
Europe are around 3 hours
and from USA 5 hours. Passengers arrive at
Keflavik International airport, 45 km from Reykjavik.
Five Stars of
Scandinavia, Inc. can provide you with favorable airfares from the U.S. to
Iceland!
During summer it is
possible to travel by
Smyril Line ferry from Denmark, Norway and Scotland via
the
Faroe
Islands to Iceland.
How cold does it get?
Thanks
to the Gulf stream, Iceland is not as cold as it sounds. Temperatures are
moderate year-around.
Average
July temperatures are around 11 C in Reykjavik. Average January and February
temperatures
in
Reykjavik are around zero.
Credit Cards in Iceland
They are
accepted by most shops, restaurants and organizations and are widely used.
The major credit cards in Iceland are Visa and Eurocard, although other
cards are accepted as well.
Insurance and Health Care in Iceland
Individual
travel insurance is not included in the tour prices. It is therefore
important that clients arrange for
their
own travel insurance before visiting Iceland. Medical assistance and health
care are, however,
readily
available in Iceland.
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