Not known as a surf destination, but waves are here...
Location: Northern Europe, island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the UK
Geographic coordinates: 65 00 N, 18 00 W
Coastline: 4,988 km
Climate: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers
Terrain: mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, icefields; coast deeply indented by bays and fiords
Natural hazards: earthquakes and volcanic activity
Currency: Icelandic krona (ISK)

Localização: Northern Europe, island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the UK
Coordenadas geográficas: 65° 0' N, 18° 0' W
Costa: 4,970 km km
Clima: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers
Relevo: mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, icefields; coast deeply indented by bays and fiords
Cimeiras: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Hvannadalshnukur 2,110 m (at Vatnajokull glacier)
Riscos naturais: earthquakes and volcanic activity
Moeda: Icelandic krona (ISK)
População: 301,931 (July 2007 est.)
Línguas: Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, German widely spoken
Capital: Reykjavik
Divisão administrativa: 8 regions: Austurland, Hofudhborgarsvaedhi, Nordhurland Eystra, Nordhurland Vestra, Sudhurland, Sudhurnes, Vestfirdhir, Vesturland

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