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Iceland🇮🇸 - Coggle Diagram
Iceland🇮🇸
Characteristics of inhabitants
creative
Technologically advanced
Literarture-oriented
At least 1 out of 10 people has published a book in their lifetime
Reykjavik
60% of population lives near the capital
They have high standards of living
Environmentally-friendly policies
First Impression
Beautiful landscapes
Looks really cold
Far away from Mexico
Almost no pollution
Geographical Description
Half the island has
volcanoes
mountainous lava desert
Glaciers
"frozen rivers"
Fjords
Lack of daylight
From November to January
2-3 hours of daylight per day
Climate in Winter
Milder than expected
Average temperature: 5°C
There are Winds and Gales
but almost no thunderstorms
Natural Wonders
the Great Geyser
Haukadalur, South Iceland
Hot spouting spring
Volcano of Hekla
one of 200 active volcanoes in Iceland
Aurora Borealis
a.k.a. Northern Lights
Cultural Events
Strong traditions
Music
Arts
Literature
Reykjavik
annual cultural event
third week of August
Attracts 100,000 people from different countries
Attractions
Exhibitions
Music concerts
Fairs
Firework displays
Traditional Icelandic folk dances
Activities
Icelandic pony riding
River rafting
Whale watching
Hiking on glaciers
Benefits of Natural Resources
Power Station
Collects and uses natural geothermal heat produced underground
gives energy to the country
Open-air swimming pools and spas
Use geothermal heat
Have many health benefits
