Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice

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Iceland is a European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterised by sand fields, mountains and glaciers, while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle.

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Aurora Borealis

An aurora is a natural light display in the sky, particularly in the polar regions, caused by the collision of charged particles directed by the Earth's magnetic field. An aurora is usually observed at night and typically occurs in the ionosphere.

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Icelandic Horse

The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are small, at times pony-sized, most registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse. Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy.

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Skógafoss

Skógafoss is a waterfall situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline.

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Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The steamy waters are part of a lava formation.

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Geysir

Geysir in the Haukadalur valley, Iceland, is the first geyser ever described in a printed source and the earliest geyser known to Europeans.

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Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón (lit. "Glacier Lagoon") is the largest glacier lagoon or lake in Iceland. Situated in south eastern Iceland, it evolved into a lagoon after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Beach at Jökulsárlón

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Sólfar, the Sun Voyager

The Sun Voyager is a sculpture in Reykjavík, Iceland, by Jón Gunnar Árnason. The Sun Voyager is located on the waterfront north of Reykjavík's city centre. The sculpture is constructed of steel and resembles a Viking ship, and is the most photographed art piece in Reykjavík.

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Streets of Reykjavík

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