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Geography in Iceland
The ice of the glaciers is 1,000m thick
home to more than 20 active volcanoes
85% of Iceland’s electricity and heating comes from hydroelectric power and geothermal water
85%
The colours of the �ag are symbolic for Iceland. Red represents the island’s volcanic �res; white is for the snow & ice �elds and blue the ocean
The largest volcano in Iceland is called Vatnajokull and covers 8% of the country
the geysers have got a temperature of
around 100C
The Króna is the currency of Iceland.
Currently, 1 GBP = 204 ISK Average �ight time: 2hrs 38mTime di�erence: 1 hr behind
8%
100
is the only mammal that is indigenous in Iceland
The Arctic F�
£ 1,000m Íkr
2hr� 38m