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The capital of Iceland is
Reykjavik is the capital and the largest city in Iceland, where, according to various estimates, there are 110,000 to 200,000 people. In translation, the name of the city means "The smoking bay", and it went from behind the pillars of steam that rose from hot springs and made an unforgettable impression on the first settlers.
Going to Reykjavik, do not be afraid of the northern frosts and inhuman cold. Although the city is located next to the Arctic Circle and the northern lights and a short polar day for the locals is a familiar phenomenon, the weather here is very mild, and the terrain is replete with northern landscapes, rich flora and fauna. In winter, temperatures rarely fall below 10 degrees Celsius. This miracle of nature is created by the warm flow of the Gulf Stream. By the way, you can even swim in the ocean - the city has its own beach, which is heated in water.
It is believed that Reykjavik is a city of literature and culture. It is not necessary to doubt this - the city has a huge number of churches and museums for every taste: from the Phallus Museum to the numerous buildings of the parliament.
Islands of Iceland
In total there are seven islands in Iceland, the largest and most important of which is the main island of Iceland. The majority of the population lives on it. On the other six islands people, of course, also live, but usually they are either small towns or commercial fishing villages. The fact is that quite often on the islands there are earthquakes and volcanic eruptions (it is worth remembering at least in every sense the dreadful Eyyafyadlyayukudl), therefore not everyone risks to stay long away from the big island.
For example, the island of Heimai is called the "Northern Pompeii" because of the eruption of a volcano in 1973, due to which the inhabitants had to be evacuated, and the city was covered with black ashes. However, there is no thin without good - the frozen lava has created in the bay additional protection from ocean waves, so that the city's floods are now not terrible.
Surtsey Island is a real miracle of nature. It arose after the eruption of an underwater volcano - the frozen lava floated to the surface of the water, turning into a solid rock. For the scientists of the world, this island has become a unique chance to see how life develops "from scratch" - from bare volcanic rock to a flowering island, a nest of many migratory birds.
Iceland's cities
Khabnarfjordur is a "city on a lava". Thanks to the eruption of the Burfell volcano, which was approximately 7,000 years ago, a territory appeared on which the city was later founded. Locals that the fjord cliffs are inhabited by elves who can fulfill any desire if they manage to catch them.
Husavik - a treasure trove of natural treasures of Iceland: near the city is located the waterfall Dettifoss - the most powerful in Europe, as well as the Asbirgi canyon with excellent acoustics. Other local attractions include the Melrakkasletta Peninsula, inhabited by rare seabirds, and the freshwater lake Myvatn.
In the east of the country, not far from Egilsstadir, lies Lake Lagarflout, in which the Icelandic Lochnes monster lives - the Lagarlfoot snake. For the first time the mention of a huge worm appeared in 1345. Since then, many eyewitnesses have claimed that a huge 90-meter snake was seen that was basking on the shore, crawling through trees or swimming in the lake. He did no harm to anyone, but meeting with him meant future troubles.