Iceland - Islândia

Iceland (Icelandic: island) is an island country in Northern Europe, located between Europe and North America. Despite not being part of the continent, the country is considered European. Because of the large number of geothermal activity area.

Regions

south west iceland where is the capital Reykjavik and most of the population.

western fjords Rugged geography and few inhabitants

West Iceland

North Iceland Dramatic lava fields, turbulent waterfalls

east iceland More fjords and the only passenger ferry terminal

South Iceland

Iceland inland Mountains and Glaciers

Cities

• Reykjavik - Capital and biggest city
• Hafnarfjorur
• Keflavik - Where is the international airport
• Blondus
• Hofn (Höfn)
• Seyðisfjörður - Where is the international ferry port
• Husavik
• Akureyri - Capital of the North
• Isafjorur

Other destinations

Most of Iceland's beauties lie beyond the capital. Several tour companies offer tours to each of the places. The cheapest option is to rent a car, as entry to Iceland's parks is free. On the other hand, extreme caution should be exercised because, due to the climatic conditions and characteristics of the country, its roads can be extremely dangerous for tourists not used to driving in these conditions.

Understand

Iceland is a beautiful place if you like strange and cool landscapes. Because it's so close to the Arctic Circle, the amount of light varies dramatically by season. The sun sets quickly each night in June, but it doesn't get completely dark. On the March and September equinoxes, the days and nights are of about equal length, as in the rest of the world. If you go in December, it's almost 20 hours of darkness. Summer is definitely the best time to go, and even then tourist traffic is still light. The midnight sun is a beautiful sight and definitely not to be missed. It's easy to lose track of time when the sun is still high in the sky at 11pm. Early or late in winter, however, it can be surprisingly good times to visit. In late January, the day is about ten o'clock, prices are lower than in high season, and the snow covering its landscapes is incredibly beautiful.

Climate

Despite its name, Iceland has surprisingly mild winters for a country that suffers, due to the warming effect of the Atlantic Stream Gulf, especially when placed against Russian. Iceland has a temperate maritime climate and winters are often compared to New England (although winter winds can be bitter). However the rapidly changing weather gave rise to the place saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait fifteen minutes. It's the kind of place where it's not uncommon to have rain and sun at the same time - some Icelandic people also believe that if the winter is hard and long, the summer will be nice and hot. Summers are generally cooler and more temperate than elsewhere in the same latitude (the ocean effect again) and 20 to 25 °C is considered very warm.

To arrive

Iceland is a member of the Schengen Agreement. For EU and EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland), citizens with an officially approved ID card (or passport) is sufficient for entry. In no case do they need a visa for a stay of any length. Others usually need a passport for entry. There are no borders between the countries that signed the treaty.

By airplane

Iceland is easily reached by air and the main international airport is, located in the southwest of the country, about 40 km from Reykjavík. The airport itself is pretty barren, if you have a long layover you should bring books or other forms of entertainment.

Of boat

Smyril Line operates a weekly service from Hanstholm or Esbjerg, Denmark. The ferry sails in two nights to Seyðisfjörður, on the east coast of Iceland, via Tórshavn, from the Faroe Islands.

Circular

By airplane

Airplanes in Iceland are like buses or trains elsewhere - they are the main form of internal travel besides roads. Be warned though, the tour can be a little bumpy if you're entering one of the fjords like Akureyri. Regular services to nearby destinations, including Greenland and the Faroe Islands, are provided by Air Iceland

Of boat

By car

Road in the car in central Iceland offers maximum flexibility for traveling around Iceland. Numerous car rental agencies and ferries allow people to bring their own car.

By bus/bus

BSI Viagem runs a regular bus service to most of the country, especially around the Ring Road (Route 1). Special offers include 1-4 weeks of unlimited ring road bus travel (optionally to travel through the West Fjords); a fragile limitless time travel of the entire Ring Road in any direction. BSI inland tours, in particular with 4x4 buses, are a much cheaper and more relaxing alternative to driving to more important places (eg Landmannalaugar, Thorsmörk, Aksja etc). Inland excursions are only scheduled for the summer months.

By bike

Cycling is a good way to get to know Iceland, and it provides a very different experience from other modes of transport. You must bring your own touring bike, as buying a bike on site can be expensive. Traffic in and out of Reykjavík is heavy, otherwise that's fine. You can travel safely on the Ring Road, or take your bicycle on the bus (which are equipped with bicycle racks) that serve the ring road and make trips. However, if you are going to be self-supporting, considering the weather and conditions, it is highly advisable to have an experience from previous tours.

Knife

Iceland offers many hiking opportunities. Hiking in Iceland is not an easy business, hiking boots are recommended as the terrain is often craggy lava rock or springy moss with hidden holes! Iceland is not known for skiing or ski areas, but the town of Akureyri do North it has a large little ski area and the mountains of the Troll Peninsula offer world class terrain for ski tours, mountaineering and heli skiing. Ice climbing is great with world class frozen waterfalls and lots of glaciers. it's one of the most popular things in Iceland. There are some good opportunities to go mobiling and this can give access to previously inaccessible areas.

Speak

Iceland's official language is Icelandic (íslenska). The script uses the Latin alphabet, but with two characters from Old English: the "eth" (Ð, ð) and the "thorn" (Þ, þ). Most Icelanders speak English, but it can be helpful to know basic courtesy terms such as "please" (Gjörðu svo vel - Gyer-dhu svo vel) and "thank you" (Þakka þér fyrir - Thah-ka thyer fi-rir .).

Buy

ShoppingTypical Icelandic products that make good souvenirs include:

• Icelandic wool products. Icelandic sheep are a single breed that produce a soft and durable good, Icelandic wool and wool (hats, gloves, etc.) are soft and warm, don't just buy them for other people if you plan to visit the countryside.
• Arts and Crafts. Iceland has a huge number of great craft stores that sell little of everything from musical baskets and wonderful sculptures to weird porcelain paintings, stained glass, and jewelry. An interesting note is that National Galleries tend to carry the same artist's work in gift shops rather than the usual mass-marketed products found in so many other museums.
• Local music. There is a plethora of interesting local music CDs (apart from just Björk and Sigur Rós) the hunt is worth it. Obscurities worth picking up include Eberg, Hera, Worm is Green, Múm, Singapore Sling and Bellatrix. Be warned that many of these CDs are frequently available home back while imports at much lower prices. CDs tend to cost 1500-2000 Kr.

With the

Icelandic cuisine has changed a lot in recent decades, with few mainly involving lamb or fish in one form or another, as the popularity of other types of food has increased. A vegetarian diet is more complicated to maintain, but there are several vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík and vegetarian dishes are widely available at other restaurants.

• Distinctly Icelandic foods include:
• Fish

harðfiskur, pieces of dried fish eaten as a snack with butter (also good with coleslaw)

• Skyr, a dairy-like yoghurt product available in flavored and unflavored varieties across the country
• hangikjöt, smoked lamb
• smoked lamb sausage
• SVID, scorched sheep's head
• Slátur, consists of lifrarpylsa, a sausage made from the guts of sheep, and blóðmör which is similar to lyfrapylsa only with the blood of the lamb mixed in it.

Iceland is famous for its whale meat, being one of the few places in the world where you can eat Minke whale. Although many Westerners may have strong feelings about the morality of hunting and eating whales, it's wise to read both sides of the arguments before making up your mind. Whaling has long been a tradition of Icelanders and is a proud part of their heritage, so don't be too quick to judge. Most restaurants that cater to tourists sell whale meat, and if you're feeling a little more adventurous some places will serve grated puffin with it if you ask. During Þorri season (late January and early February), many Icelanders enjoy thoramatur, a selection of traditional Icelandic cuisine, which typically contains the following: hákarl (rotting shark cubes), Sviðasulta (cheese made from SVID), Lundabaggi (sheep's fat) and hrútspungar (sheep's testicles in preserves). Thorramatur is usually served in meetings known as Þorrablót. If you're invited to a Þorrablót don't be afraid to (politely) turn down some of the nastier delicacies, as many Icelanders have chosen to do so too. Don't worry about going hungry though, like many of the more "normal" foods mentioned above are almost always available. If you don't know which is which, don't be afraid to ask the providers for assistance. Any Icelanders' first choice of fast food is usually pylsa or hot dog. It's usually served with a choice of fried onion, fresh onion, ketchup, mustard and remoulade. It's cheap compared to other fast food staples at around 200 cc, and it's sold at every one of the small convenience stores/restaurants/rentals/video candy stores that Icelandic burlap towns have.

drink and go out

Tap water is safe to drink in Iceland and is one of the cleanest water countries in the world. Coffee is easy to find and is comparable to what is found throughout Europe. Juices are usually imported and made from concentrate. Alcoholic beverages are very expensive compared to the UK and US - as an example, half a liter of Viking beer in a bar will cost around 600 ISK. Liquor can be purchased at licensed bars, restaurants or VinBud, the state monopoly. Local Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín ("black death"), contain a fairly high alcohol content, so pace yourself while in bars.

Local beer brands are: Egils, Lite, Gull, Pilsner Premium, El GrilloVífillfell: Thule, Lite, Gull, the VikingBruggsmiðjan: KaldiCervejaria Ölvisholt : Skjálfti Visitors arriving by air have noticed that there is a duty-free shop for passengers arriving, where they can buy alcohol cheaper (at least cheap compared to Iceland). To find the duty free shop just follow the Icelanders. The age in Iceland is 20 for all alcoholic beverages.

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Work

Unemployment in Iceland is rising and wages are falling, now Iceland is not a place to come in hopes of finding work. Work permits are required for citizens of most countries. Exceptions are citizens of Nordic countries (Greenland, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Aland Islands, Finland) and EU/EEA countries. As of May 1, 2006 there are no restrictions on last entries into the EU. A work permit can be very difficult to get if you don't come from any of the above mentioned countries, as Iceland has a relatively strict immigration policy. with job offers hired in Iceland. Your salary levels may be lower than average, and your entitlements may be affected. Iceland is a highly unionized society with over 90% of workers in unions. A great resource is the Directorate of Labour website.

Safety

Emergency phone number: 112Iceland is one of the safest places in the world, so there's almost no chance of getting mugged or harassed. This, however, excludes Reykjavík, which has recently begun to suffer from some petty theft, and monthly nightly news about rapes and beatings is very low. Also, use common sense when visiting the nightlife, partying in downtown Reykjavik can get quite wild and mixed with alcohol, you shouldn't be surprised to see a lot of arguments and fights. If you see this happening, don't do anything, just alert the cop, and don't be a hero.

Health

Health centers in Iceland are good and free for European Union citizens with a valid E-111 form or their replacement ID card. Scandinavian citizens must present a valid passport and medical insurance to be treated. Infectious diseases are not a problem in Iceland. Inoculations are not mandatory unless you are arriving from countries that suffer from infectious diseases such as cholera. The biggest threat to your health is likely to be an accident or bad weather. Always make sure you have more than adequate warm, waterproof clothing. Selection of proper clothing is especially important in Iceland and can even be a matter of life and death. The best known Icelandic outer wear mark is 66° North (the latitude of the Arctic Circle), which has been tested and validated by Icelanders under harsh conditions for 80 years. Be extra careful in geothermal areas.

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