ICELAND

Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajokull and Snafellsjokull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland's Viking history.

Capital: Reykjavik
Currency: Icelandic krona
Capital and largest city: Reykjavik; 64^o08'N 21^o56'W / 64.133^oN 21.933^oW
Ethnic groups (2017): 91% Icelandic; 4% Polish; 5% other
Points of Interest: Blue Lagoon, ingvellir, Gullfoss, Hallgrimskirkja, Skogafoss, Myvatn, Vatnajokull National Park, The Sun Voyager, Gooafoss, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon