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Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

author:Mumu's Human Geography class

Iceland covers an area of about 100,000 square kilometers, with a population of about 350,000, and is also the second largest island in Europe, with majestic mountains and glaciers, the world's largest hot springs, and fantastic polar scenery, as if in a wonderland on earth, let's explore the fantasy country - Iceland!

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Iceland is located roughly near the Arctic Circle, surrounded by seas, the Greenland Sea and the Norwegian Sea, and across the Danish Strait from Greenland.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Iceland was first discovered by the Norse Vikings in 874 AD and settled for a long time. It came under Norwegian jurisdiction in the 13th century and served as a Danish vassal in the 19th century. It officially became an independent country in 1944.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Not only did Iceland have Vikings settle here, but later, many immigrants have immigrated here.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Iceland has its own official language, Icelandic, and the majority ethnic group of Icelanders is the Germanic people from Northern Europe.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Iceland is geologically active, surrounded by the sea, with many mountains, and a relatively flat middle shaped like a bowl.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Of the more than 100 volcanoes that exist on Iceland, forty or fifty are active. The glacier covers an area of 13,000 square kilometers, and about one-eighth of the country's land is covered by refrigerators.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Influenced by the warm Atlantic current, even though Iceland is located near the Arctic Circle, the average temperature in winter is only around -2°C, reaching between 7-20°C in summer.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Economically, Iceland relies mainly on fishing and abundant tourism resources. Iceland's GDP is only $20 billion, but because of its small population, GDP per capita is as high as $600 million.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, with a population of more than 150,000 and more than half of the country's population, making it the largest city in Iceland.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Reykjavik Cathedral

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Hospitable Icelanders

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Because of its geographical location, Iceland has no food culture, and it can even be said that it is dark cuisine.

They have a frightening dish called pickled puffin, which can be said to be extremely ugly. The general method is to seal the puffin in the seal belly and store it for several months to allow the puffin to ferment in the seal belly.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

When eating, open the stomach of the seal, take out the puffin and aim its mouth at the mouth or excretion of the fermented puffin, use the mouth to smack hard, together with the internal organs and blood, suck it into the mouth and chew. It sounds creepy

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Although there is no food, Iceland's unique natural landscapes and beautiful scenery.

Skógafoss is in a small canyon with water cascading down a 60-meter-high cliff and the view is breathtaking.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon about 200 meters deep, fed by the melting of Vatnajökull.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Extremely beautiful ice caves, Vatnajökull area will naturally form a variety of blue ice caves every year, dive into the hole, as if entering an alien world.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Diamond Beach, which is covered with ice cubes of all shapes and sizes, glittering like diamonds in the sunlight.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Icelandic geysers, which erupt every 5 minutes and reach a height of 35 meters, feel the most beautiful natural fountains.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

In Iceland, you can also see a unique aurora scenery, which is dazzling, like a fairyland on earth.

Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland
Absolute paradise, the only country in the world without mosquitoes, takes you to the fantasy country of Iceland

Iceland is the only country in the world that does not have mosquitoes, how is it, is it impressed!

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