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%

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is the only mammal that is indigenous in Iceland

The Arctic F�

£ 1,000m Íkr

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