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Iceland

The land of Fire & Ice, the Republic of Iceland is filled with geothermal hot springs, powerful geysers, active volcanoes, ancient lava fields, towering glaciers and stunning waterfalls. Though it is the most volcanically active country in the world, Iceland is also home to a densely-urban population, most of whom live near the capital city of Reykjavik. Set on a bay, surrounded by mountains and heated by geothermal hot springs, it is a city that combines old-world wooden architecture with modern buildings. From whale watching to skiing, there's something in Iceland for you.

Iceland is located in the Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic Circle and east of Greenland. However, unlike its larger neighbour, Iceland is considered to be a part of Europe and is included amongst the Scandinavian nations, though even Norway is almost 1,000 kilometres away.

Iceland's climate can be classified as cold oceanic, as the warm winds of the Atlantic help ensure a higher annual temperature than other areas of similar latitude (i.e. The Yukon or Northwest Territories). Iceland's winters are mild and windy, though the average daytime temperature in Reykjavik is only -0.5°C in January. Summers, on the other hand, are damp and cool, with temperatures ranging from 5°C at night to as high as 25°C during the day.

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