April 2022

Markarfljót River in Iceland

Markarfljót River in Iceland: Length, Width, Fishes, Location, and Environment

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The Markarfljót River in Iceland is 62 miles (100 km) long. It originates from an area just east of the Hekla volcano. The primary sources for this well-known river are the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull. It moves from narrow gorges in the mountainous area around the volcano before becoming much winder through the sandur plains […]

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Reykjavík (Capital City of Iceland): Things to do in Reykjavik

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Reykjavik is the Capital City of Iceland, based in the Capital Region in the Southwest corner of the country. Its GPS coordinates are 64.1466 degrees North and 21.9426 degrees West.  The architecture in Iceland is primarily low-rise two- to three-story buildings with pitched roofs. Much of the ancient architecture put up by the Norsemen that

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Skaftá River in Iceland

Skaftá River in Iceland: Length, Width, Fishes, Location, and Environment

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The Skaftá River is located primarily in South Iceland. It is about 71.5 miles (115 km) long. The Skaftá River has a widely varying depth and width because of the landscape it moves through. Its width also depends on recent weather patterns and glacial melt each year since the width increases as more water pours

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Suðurland

Suðurland (Southern Region): Municipalities, Population, Area, Density

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Suðurland is the southernmost region in Iceland and encompasses most of the country’s southern half. It is a large region incorporating the southern coastline and much of the Icelandic Highlands. It is 24,256 square kilometers (9,365 square miles). It has a total population of 28,399 spread throughout the entire area in small settlements. The overall

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Kópavogur City in Iceland

Kópavogur City in Iceland: Hotels, Area, Population, and Things to Do

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Kopavogur is the second largest municipal area by population in Iceland. The name of the town literally means ‘seal pup inlet’ because of the seals that used to mate and have their pups in the protected area of the coast.  The current mayor of Kópavogur City in Iceland is Ármann Kristinn Ólafsson and has been

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Fossá River in Iceland

Fossá River in Iceland: Length, Width, Fishes, Location and Environment

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Fossá River (Waterfall River) is one of the many Rivers in Iceland located in the southwest of the country. The coordinates of the Fossá River in Iceland are 66.0333° N, 23.16666° W. In terms of size, Fossá is a medium-sized river that got its name by the many waterfalls it makes. Interestingly, the Fossá River

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Fnjóskadalur Valley in Iceland

Fnjóskadalur Valley in Iceland: Location, Nature, Environment, History

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Fnjóskadalur Valley is in Northeast Iceland. It is an agricultural valley northeast of Akureyri about 10 km (6 miles). It is located at the GPS coordinates of 65°44′N 17°54′W. Fnjóskadalur Valley in Iceland is perhaps best known for the popular salmon angling river that runs through the valley, the Fnjóská. This river also is the

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Aðaldalur Valley in Iceland

Aðaldalur Valley in Iceland: Location, Nature, Environment, History

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Aðaldalur Valley (Main Valley) is located in the country’s northern parts and is one of the most picturesque valleys in Iceland. The geographic coordinates of the Aðaldalur Valley in Iceland are 65.8542° N, 17.4026° W. Basically, Aðaldalur lies in the middle of the Skjálfandafljót River and the Hvammsheiði moor. An essential part of the Aðaldalur

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