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| Iceland is an island Iceland in the North Atlantic close to the Arctic Circle. With its wild, rugged and multi hued landscape dotted with hot blue geysers, rivers, cascades, and green valleys, it is one of the most volcanically active countries in the world. Hekla, in the south of Iceland, has erupted no fewer than 16 times, was once described as the gateway to Hell. Known for its natural beauty and historic heritage, Iceland is a popular tourist destination in the world. Surrounded by mountains, Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland is one of the most visited cities, famous for its mixed culture and lifestyle. This bustling city combines old-fashioned wooden architecture and modern buildings. Despite being a small capital city, Reykjavik has carved a special reputation for itself amongst fun loving citizens and travellers by its cool lifestyle, nightclubs, restaurants and vibrant nightlife. | |||||||||
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Tourist Attractions in Iceland Gulfoss Waterfall: This stunning double folding fall is considered one of the natural wonders of the world. Gulfoss is also by far Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Situated on the mighty glacial River Hvita (White River), the enormous cascade drops 32 meters in to a narrow canyon, which is 70 meters deep and 2.5 Kms long. Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park: Situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows on the border of Iceland’s largest lake, Pingvellir National Park is a nature reserve and a site of historical, cultural and geological importance. It is one of the most visited places in Iceland. Since 2004, the park is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Blue Lagoon: This man made lagoon is certainly one of the most visited places and the most photographed feature in Iceland. Blue green algae and white silica mud form light natural sediment on the bottom of the lagoon, giving it an opaque, aquamarine color, which makes it the most ghostly water body of water in the world. The water of the Blue Lagoon is rich in minerals and is considered to have medicinal properties. |
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