The population of Iceland is just over 366,00 people. More than a third of the population 122,000 people lives in and around the capital Reykjavik.

Iceland is said to have been named by a Norwegian called Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson. As stated in The Book of Settlements, or Landnáma, Hrafna-Flóki sailed to Iceland from Norway with his family and livestock with the intention to settle in the new country that was now on everyone’s mind during Viking times.

Iceland is one of the Most Expensive Countries in the World to Live in. and the fact most things need to be imported, can be costly. Other factors, such as a growing tourism industry that circulates around the city centre, has made rent prices for locals out of proportion.

Yes, you can see the northern lights in Iceland normally from September to March. There is no guarantee of seeing them but if the sky is clear and good visibility the dancing auroras are spectacular over Iceland.

The only horse in Iceland is the Icelandic horse and today 80,000 horses are in the country. Considered a symbol of fertility, the horse played a pivotal role in Norse culture and history. When the first Norse Viking settlers arrived in Iceland, they brought their horses and belief system with them, and so the Icelandic horse became ingrained in the very fabric of Icelandic culture

Iceland was formed by volcanic and seismic activity about 25 million years ago. Iceland is honoured to have the title of the youngest area of the earth!

The main language spoken in Iceland is Icelandic but English is widely spoken across the island.

The main currency in Iceland is the Icelandic Krona.

The capital of Iceland is 

Iceland is an amazing place to visit all year but during the summer months, the Midnight sun and warmer temperatures make summer the best season to visit Iceland. Although hikers will want to consider July and August as the best time to visit For those seeking more winter experiences January, February, March, September and October are typically the best time to visit and for the Northern Lights.

Iceland is located midway between North America and mainland Europe. It lies just below the Arctic Circle between 64 and 66 degrees north

Iceland is closely connected to other European countries in a historical, political, and cultural sense. Although Iceland is not a member of the European Union (EU), its relation to the EU is mainly based on the EEA Agreement, which came into effect in 1994. 

Iceland is one of the safest places to visit in Europe and has some of the friendliest people on the planet.

The best way to reach Iceland is to fly into Reykjavik and depending on where you come from. The main airline into Iceland is Icelandair but there are many other airlines now making trips to Iceland as well.

When out in the open it is not necessary to wear a mask but it is advisable when in close proximity with others. Please check local rules prior to arrival

Food is amazing in Iceland and with some of the finest chefs in Europe, the cuisine is to die for. Specialities are Skyr, lamb, seafood, salted cod flatbeds, mussel stew, fish jerky and so much  more.

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For Iceland there are two associated plug types, C and F. Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins and plug type F is the plug that has two round pins, with two earth clips on the side. Iceland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz

Vatnajökull glacier is the largest glacier in Iceland - and Europe!