Iceland
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Major Cities
- Reykjavik (120,165)
- Kopavojur (30,799)
- Hafnarfjorour (26,099)
Hot Spots
- Gullfoss- a waterfall located in the canyon of Hvita river in Southwest Iceland
- Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa- Located in a lava field in Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula
- Geysir( The Great Geysir)- Located in Southwestern Iceland.
Gullfoss
Waterfall that rushes southward, also known to have a stair case like curve.
Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
Warm waters are rich in minerals such as silica and sulphur. This water is supposed to cleanse your skin.
Geysir
Can hurl boiling water up to 70 metres in the air. Eruptions may also be infrequent, and can stop for years at a time.
Fun!
For fun in Iceland people play a game called team handball. This sport is usually played indoors. In handball two teams with seven players each trying to pass the ball and throw it into the opponents goal. One match consists of 30 minutes and usually 2 matches are played. They also have beach handball which is played outside on a beach