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Whale Watching and Blue Lagoon Direct. Reykjavik. Iceland - Adventure at sea! A sail among unique variety of the Minke whale, the Humpback, Harbor Porpoise and the White-beaked Dolpins - all a common sight in Faxafloi Bay. Enjoy all the qualities the Blue Lagoon has to offer - hiking, bathing or a massage..
Greater Area Reykjavik Sightseeing. Reykjavik. Iceland - Enjoy the sights of Reykjavik on this short sightseeing tour. Visit the Presidential Residence, and as well as the famous Fish Market.
Reykjanes Peninsula and visit to the Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik. Iceland - Bathing in the Blue Lagoon environment is a unique experience no one should miss, as it actively assists with coping with the stresses and strain of daily life. Let the lagoons silica mud cleanse and exfoliate your skin; let the blue green algae nourish and soften, and the mineral salts heal your body and soul..
The Golden Circle Classic. Reykjavik. Iceland - Soak up the spectacular scenery and colors of this magical landscape. Visit such places as Nesjavellir - high temperature area, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfalls, Geysir, and a visit to the cathedral at the ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops, Skalholt.
Iceland from Below - An Underground Adventure. Reykjavik. Iceland - Journey through Icelands caves! See the underground and marvel at the sites of this experience you will not want to miss! Conquer great numbers of boulders and ice formations as you journey through this magnificent tour.. .
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GENERAL DETAILS - Iceland
CAPITAL CITY OF Iceland: Reykjavik
LANGUAGE OF Iceland: English
CURRENCY OF Iceland: Icelandic krona (ISK)
CLIMATE OF Iceland: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers
ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Iceland: Iceland's Scandinavian-type economy is basically capitalistic, yet with an extensive welfare system (including generous housing subsidies), low unemployment, and remarkably even distribution of income. In the absence of other natural resources (except for abundant geothermal power), the economy depends heavily on the fishing industry, which provides 70% of export earnings and employs 12% of the work force. The economy remains sensitive to declining fish stocks as well as to fluctuations in world prices for its main exports: fish and fish products, aluminum, and ferrosilicon. Government policies include reducing the budget and current account deficits, limiting foreign borrowing, containing inflation, revising agricultural and fishing policies, diversifying the economy, and privatizing state-owned industries. The government remains opposed to EU membership, primarily because of Icelanders' concern about losing control over their fishing resources. Iceland's economy has been diversifying into manufacturing and service industries in the last decade, and new developments in software production, biotechnology, and financial services are taking place. The tourism sector is also expanding, with the recent trends in ecotourism and whale watching. Growth had been remarkably steady in 1996-2001 at 3%-5%, but could not be sustained in 2002 in an environment of global recession. Growth resumed in 2003, and inflation dropped back from 5% to 2%.
POPULATION OF Iceland: 293,966 (July 2004 est.)
RELIGION OF Iceland: Evangelical Lutheran 87.1%, other Protestant 4.1%, Roman Catholic 1.7%, other 7.1% (2002)
COMMENTS ABOUT Iceland:
Iceland a country nominally in Northern Europe, is a large mountainous island in the north Atlantic Ocean
Cities : Reykjavik (capital), Akureyri, Hafnarfjörður, Hellissandur, Hofn, Olafsvik, Skagafjordur, Húsavík, Ísafjörður, Vestmannaeyjar
Best Places : Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Kerið, Geysir, Myvatn, Dettifoss, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Landmannalaugar, West Fjords, Dettifoss
Electricity : 220V/50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code : 354
Time Zone : UTC
Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.
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Golden Circle - Evening Tour. Reykjavik. Iceland | |
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 Explore the Golden Circle at night! Enjoy visiting Thingvellir National Park, as well as the most popular tourist spots in Iceland such as the famous waterfall Gullfoss and the hot spring area surrounding Geysir. See the highlights of Iceland under a bright and charming evening sky, reflecting a unique atmosphere to marvel at the landscape.
This product is seasonal and operates from May to August only
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