This is my final presentation project for my Power Point class. We could pick any place in the world where we want to visit and show why we want to go there. I want to travel to Iceland because it has the most amazing scenery, wonderful people, and the Blue Lagoon is there!
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Located in the North Atlantic Ocean Reykjavik
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Geography and Climate Population: 321,857 (As of January 2013)
Island is about the size of the state of Kentucky Climate: Mild
Coastal Climate Average High in July 76 degrees F Average High in
January 32 degrees Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 3
Average Temperatures in Reykjavik 80 70 67 60 50 50 40 40 30 48
36 50 Highs 35 Lows 27 20 10 0 Autumn Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour
Winter Spring Summer 4
Land of Fire and Ice One of the most volcanic regions in the
world Creates awe-inspiring, breath-taking scenery Geo-Thermal
Activity Lots of geo-thermal pools around the island 100% powered
by renewable resources Geo-thermal energy and power Hydro-Power
Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 5
Discovering Iceland Huge Spa and Hot Springs Fan Stumbled upon
the Blue Lagoon Further research showed the beauty of the landscape
Co-worker toured Iceland Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 10
Southern Iceland International Airport 25 miles to the capital,
Reykjavik Golden Circle Thingvellir National Park Gullfoss
Waterfalls Blue Lagoon Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 11
Thingvellir National Park Geysir Strokkur Erupts about every 5
minutes Part of the Golden Circle Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 12
Golden Falls Gullfoss Europes most powerful waterfall 105 foot
double cascade Beautiful rainbows sparkle through the mist on a
sunlit day Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 13
Geothermal Spa The Blue Lagoon Located in a Lava field on the
Southwestern Peninsula (Reykjanes) Most Popular Tourist Attraction
Great for skin Relief for Psoriasis patients Great for stress
relief Iceland_Tara_WendBarbour 14