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Welcome to ICELAND
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Information about ICELAND Much of Iceland today is still taking shape before your very eyes � raw, dramatic landscapes born from volcanic eruptions and carved out by glaciers. The interior of the island is almost uninhabited, and this brings a wonderful sense of freedom to visitors. Enjoy the very freshest gourmet seafood from the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, take a dip in a geothermically heated pool and take a midnight summers stroll when the warming sun still lights the sky. Icelanders are proud that they still speak the ancient language of the Vikings, but they certainly don�t just live in the past. Their cherished ancient heritage lives on in harmony with the most exciting innovations from the world of arts and culture today. Most of the population live along the coast, so it is not surprising that the economy is heavily reliant on the fishing industry. However they have been very successful at maintaining the stocks of their exclusive fishing grounds. Icelanders� literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.

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ICELAND

General Information
Capital: Reykjavik
Area: 103,000 km²
Population: 279,384
Electricity: 220V
IDD: +354
Timezone: GMT (all year)

Language
Language: Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, German widely spoken

Government
Government: Constitutional Republic

Religion
Religion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran

Health
Health: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B

Currency
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK) 1.00 = 100 Aurar

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: ISK 100 = USD 1.25 = EUR 1.19 = GBP 0.78 = CHF 1.74

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.00-16.00 (summer) and 09.00-17.00 (winter) Some firms close down completely for an annual three-week holiday; this is usually in July.

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right.

Driving License
Driving License: International license

Climate
Climate: Temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers

Temperatures
Temperatures:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	0	0	2	4	7	10	11	10	9	5	2	1
P	20	17	18	18	16	15	15	16	19	21	18	20
S	24	56	111	136	182	182	180	166	106	72	34	9

A = Av. Daily Temp.(°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 65 00 N, 18 00 W

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri: 10.00-18.00 and Sat: 10.00-14.00. Shopping malls are open Mon-Thurs: 10.00-18.30, Fri: 10.00-19.00, Sat: 10.00-16.00 and Sun: 13.00-16.00

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