Living in Iceland
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Exploring the Volcanoes of Iceland
Because of Iceland's geographical and geological position, its terrain has a very high volume and concentration of active volcanoes. This is because this small island country is located on top of a hotspot, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. There are a total of 130 volcanoes in Iceland, and 18 of these are known to have erupted since Iceland was [...]
Exploring the Lakes of Iceland
Þórisvatn (Thorisvatn) Þórisvatn is the largest lake in the country. It exists in the highlands of Iceland, at the south end of Sprengisandur highland road. It is a reservoir that has a surface area of about 88 km², and its water level goes between 561 and 578 meters above sea level. Its waters are exploited to generate energy. The natural [...]
Exploring the Cities and Towns of Iceland
Reykjavík Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland. This city has a population of 120,000, and its greater metro area (the only one in Iceland) has a population of over 200,000. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, and is its governmental and economic center. It is the world's northernmost capital city, located [...]
Monday Escape: Akureyri, Iceland
Aside from the greater Reykjavík area, Akureyri is actually the largest urban area in Iceland, even though it only boasts a quiet population of around 17,000 residents. And as wonderful as Reykjavík is, finding your own, more personal nook in a new country is important. Akureyri may fit just the right balance for an aspiring expat looking to [...]
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