Icelandair 2007/2008 Travel Planner - (Page Map) www.icelandair.com ICELAND FACTS Bolungarvik FLATEYRI Dyrafjördur Arnarfjördur Patreksfjördur Latrabjarg Reykhólar Flatey BREIDAFJÖRDUR Stykkishólmur SNÆFELLSJÖKULL Budir Djupalóns- Arnarstapi sandur Hveravellir Eldborg Borgarnes FAXAFLOI AKRANES Esja Surtshellir Reykholt Deildartungu- LANGJÖKULL hver Hvalfjördur Geysir Kjölur HOFSJÖKULL Kerlingafjöll rsa DRANGJÖKULL SIGLUFJÖRDUR ISAFJÖRDUR SUDAVIK jördur Skagaf HUNAFLOI SKAGASTROND SAUDARKROKUR Hrutafjö rdur Hvitserkur da Blan Godafoss AKUREYRI Vaglaskógur Krafla Namaskard Myvatn See Dimmuborgir Dettifoss Vo pn Asbyrgi Hljódaklettar afj ör du Hrisey Flatey HUSAVIK Th ist ilfj ör La ng Th dur an órs es hö Ba fn kk afl ói r Hornbjarg Grimsey RAUFARHOFN KOPASKER ls Jöku m jöllu aaF EGILSSTADIR SEYDISFJÖRDUR BORDEYRI Odadahraun Herdubreid Sp re ng isa nd ur Hallormsstadir Snæfell Gullfoss Þjó VATNAJÖKULL Towns Places to see The Main Road that encircles Iceland (Road One) Roads Glaciers Höfn Thingvellir REYKJAVIK Hornafjördur Laugarvatn Lakagigar Bessastadir Öraefajökull Skalholt HAFNARFJÖRDUR Jökulsarlón Fludir Landmannalaugar Svartifoss Hvannadalshnjukur KEFLAVIK Hveragerdi Lómagnupur Blue Lagoon Hekla Kleifarvatn Skaftafell Hella Krisuvik SELFOSS ALTITUDE: Torfajökull GRINDAVIK Skeidararsandur Hv Thorsmörk Markarfljót MYRDALSJÖKULL Eyjafjallajökull Seljalandsfoss VESTMANNAEYJAR (Westman Islands) Surtsey Skógafoss Katla Dyrhólaey VIK ita Kirkjubæjarklaustur OUR LAND: Iceland covers an area of 39,768 square miles, and is about the size of Kentucky. This makes it quite roomy for our population of just 300,000 (approximately .1% of the population of the United States). 60% of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, as well as its neighboring communities, making it relatively easy to find peaceful solitude. LANGUAGE: Our people speak Icelandic, which is so similar to what the Vikings spoke that most ancient literature can be read by modern Icelanders. Luckily, the majority of inhabitants also speak English in addition to several other languages. GETTING AROUND: Iceland is easily negotiable by car, and various types of rental vehicles are readily available. A current driver’s license is required, along with familiarity with international road signs. Driving is on the right side of the road, as in North America. Bus transfers are available from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik. Additionally, public busses run throughout Reykjavik and the countryside. Domestic flights from Reykjavik City Airport connect to towns around the country as well as Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Taxi service is available in towns as well as at the international and domestic airports. WEATHER AND WHAT TO WEAR: The name Iceland is deceptive, for the warm waters of the Gulf Stream provide a surprisingly mild climate. During the summer months the midnight sun shines and everything is a lovely green. Winter brings occasional snow, the northern lights and milder average temperatures than New York City. It is best to pack an all-weather jacket with hood, warm hat, 24 scarf and gloves, sturdy walking shoes or boots, and a bathing suit to enjoy Icelanders’ favorite pastime! Please check your specific itinerary for additional suggestions. CURRENCY: The Icelandic Kronur (ISK) is available at banks, hotel currency exchanges and ATMs throughout Iceland. Credit cards are widely used, especially MasterCard and Visa. TIME ZONE: Iceland is on Greenwich Mean Time. ELECTRICITY: Electricity in Iceland is 220 volt, 50 Hz, AC so a converter is needed to use U.S. electronics and appliances. La Askja NESKAUPSSTADUR ESKIFJÖRDUR Reydarfjördur 0-328 feet 328-984/1,312 feet 984-6,922 feet ga rflj ót 57 54 50 57 52 45 18 37 40 44 12 JAN 36 AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT AVERAGE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (°F) DEC 36 6 AUG MAR NOV OCT DEC MAY SEP FEB APR JUN JAN JUL AUG MAR NOV OCT SEP FEB APR JUN MAJ JUL 37 http://www.icelandair.com
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