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What’s to Know about the Iceland Population?

icelandorg — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:44:28 +0000

The Icelandic population has seen recent changes in its population and demographics. We highlight these changes to give you an idea of the population of Iceland and its future. Is Iceland’s population predicted to grow? Is there an unusual ratio between males and females? We answer all these questions and more in this article. What […]

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Cities of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:31:14 +0000

In Iceland, there are 63 named localities. Four of them are classified as cities, while the others are smaller and defined as towns, villages, and other smaller settlements. The localities are denser in the coastal regions, while Iceland’s interior lands are uninhabited because of their hostile terrains and conditions. The most densely populated area in […]

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Basalt Columns in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:09:15 +0000

There are many defining characteristics of Iceland that make its unique geography stand out from any other country in the world. One of these geological structures is the basalt column formation made from hardened lava. It is a contraction of volcanic rock that hardens into a natural pillar as it cools. Basalt itself is a […]

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What is the Standard of Living in Iceland?

icelandorg — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:13:06 +0000

Iceland is known for its high cost of living and is among the most expensive and one of the top countries in jobs and earnings. When it comes to income and wealth, Iceland has an above-average ranking. The minimal living expenses are $1600 per month (including housing, utilities, food, public transportation, and leisure activities). We […]

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Exploring the Beauty of Dritvík Beach

icelandorg — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:38:37 +0000

Discover the breathtaking scenery of Dritvík Beach through our comprehensive guide.

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Explore the Best Cities in Iceland: A Comprehensive Guide

icelandorg — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:31:08 +0000

Discover the best cities in Iceland! From Reykjavik to Vik i Myrdalur, explore our comprehensive guide to uncover all the unique charm and adventure that these cities in Iceland have to offer.

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Unlock the Magic of an Iceland Honeymoon!

icelandorg — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:31:04 +0000

Experience the beauty and romance of an Iceland honeymoon! From luxury resorts to adventurous excursions, unlock the magic of this unique destination and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Economic Program With IMG

icelandorg — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:35:50 +0000

Economic programme in cooperation with IMF The Icelandic government decided to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately after the onset of the financial crises. An agreement and an economic programme was finalized by October 24 2008. On November 19th the IMF approved Iceland’s request for a two year stand-by arrangement. Iceland […]

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Iceland Public Holidays: Guide to National Holidays in Iceland

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:56 +0000

Icelandic traditional holidays are an essential part of Icelandic culture. The mixture of the holidays demonstrates the integration of various cultures and traditions that have been adopted by native Icelanders over the years. Originally, Iceland was settled around 870 to 930 AD by Norsemen coming from Norway due to the persecution of the current king. […]

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Hot Springs in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:55 +0000

Iceland is famous for many things, most of them with the land’s geography and awe-inspiring nature. Because of its unique history and positioning along an area where two tectonic plates meet, the country is host to quite a bit of geothermal activity. Geothermal activity can have to do with volcanic eruptions, geysers, and quite a […]

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Islands of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:55 +0000

With an area of 103.000 square kilometers, Iceland is the 18th largest island in the world. Interestingly, Iceland has 30 smaller islands of its own and more than one thousand rocks and skerries. Despite a large number of islands, only four of them are inhabited, and those are Flatey in Breiðafjörður, Grímsey, Hrísey, and Heimaey. […]

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Regions of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:54 +0000

Iceland is divided into eight primary regions separated primarily by geography and some of the larger cities in the country. Each region is different in terms of its culture, its tourist economy, and its landscape. However, they all belong to Iceland and have traditionally Icelandic traits. These regions are not technically administrative areas. Instead, they […]

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Peninsulas of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:54 +0000

Peninsulas are specific landforms or land pieces surrounded by water on three sides and attached to the mainland on only one side, something like a piece of land sticking into open water. Despite its small size, Iceland’s coastline is rigid and features 13 named peninsulas. The high number of glaciers in the country is a […]

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National Parks of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:53 +0000

Iceland is a small island with several national parks and natural reserves. To be more precise, Iceland has three national parks, Snæfellsjökull, Vatnajökull, and Þingvellir. In the past, it had five national parks, but in 2008, the Jökulsárgljúfur and Skaftafell parks were merged with the Vatnajökull National Park. As for natural reserves, iceland has four. […]

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Volcanoes in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:52 +0000

Volcanoes are one of the main geographic features of Iceland. It is considered that Iceland is the home to one-third of the lava that ever flowed on Earth. As much as 25% of the Iceland surface is covered with volcanoes. Today, the country has 32 volcanic systems comprising 130 different volcanic mountains. In terms of […]

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Rivers in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:52 +0000

In Iceland, there are over 55 rivers. Some long and fast and others short and steady, some volcanic rivers and others glacier rivers. The Major Rivers in Iceland have cascade flows and feature differently sized waterfalls. The iceland Hot Spring River experience is another popular tourist attraction. The yellow rivers in Iceland are particularly striking […]

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Waterfalls in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:51 +0000

Iceland’s mountainous landscape combined with northern latitude, which has lots of rain, snow, and glaciers, is why the country has so many waterfalls and cascading water slopes. Based on current estimates, it is considered that there are over 10.000 waterfalls in Iceland. Some are larger than others, and some plummet into small blue pools while […]

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Iceland Geography Facts and Country Profile: Mountain Peaks, Ice Fields, and Plateaus

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:51 +0000

The main geographical features of Iceland (Land of Ice and Fire) are mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, and lava fields. The unique geographical location of Iceland, south of the Arctic Circle and on top of the ocean’s hot spot, resulted in diverse, striking, and raw landscapes. From the Hvannadalshnjúkur and Bárðarbunga mountains to the Öræfajökull and Katla […]

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Farms of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:50 +0000

Up until the 19th century, farming was among the most important economic branches in Iceland. In fact, between 70 and 80% of Icelanders lived on farming. Over the years, these numbers had a dramatic drop, and today, farming is only practiced by 5% of the population in Iceland. It is estimated that at the moment, […]

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Geysers of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:49 +0000

Iceland is the motherland of some of the most famous geysers in the world. In fact, the word geyser itself stems from the Old Norse word “geysa” which means “to gush” or “to rush forth.” Geysers are defined as hydrodynamic and thermodynamically unstable hot springs. Today, it is estimated that there are between 20 and […]

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Lakes in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:49 +0000

Iceland has been widely shaped by glacial activity. The glaciers have been responsible for dips and fissures and carved areas through mountain ranges. These have given rise to the hundreds of Iceland crater lakes that dot themselves around Iceland’s moon-like geography. There are over 20 lakes larger than 10 square kilometers in iceland. Beyond these […]

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What are the Climate Characteristics of Iceland?

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:49 +0000

The Icelandic climate is best described as windy, cloudy, and perpetually unstable. The ocean’s Gulf Stream somewhat tempers the coldness of the high latitude and the North Pole’s winds. However, despite these warmer flows, the overall climate is cold with sudden weather and temperature changes. The average precipitation in this Nordic gem is 81.86 mm […]

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Volcanic Craters of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:48 +0000

Popularly called the “Land of Ice and Fire,” Iceland is rich in volcanoes. Iceland has around 130 volcanoes, and only 30 of them are still active. Most of the inactive volcanoes feature craters that are worth visiting. Some craters are large, and others are small; some require hiking, and others are easily accessible, while there […]

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Canyons of Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features

icelandorg — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:59:31 +0000

A canyon, also known as a gorge, is a deep valley formed by weathering and the erosive action of a river across geologic time periods. The canyons in Iceland have a long history. Namely, during the last ice age, most of the country was covered with glaciers. The glaciers left deep scars on the land, […]

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