snafellsjakull

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Snaefellsjokull mountain, Iceland Royalty Free Stock Photo

North Iceland coast, mountains and clouds. Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajakull and Snafellsjakull 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 Icelands Viking history