Iceland is a North Atlantic island and the westernmost country in Europe, midway between North America and mainland Europe. It lies about 800 km northwest of Scotland and 970 km west of Norway, and its northern coast is just below the Arctic Circle. From London, Iceland is the same distance as Athens. It is also the same distance from New York to Iceland as from New York to Los Angeles. Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital city.
VOLCANO IN EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL
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Iceland is more alive than ever, bursting with energy, activity and hospitality. Take a look for yourself - click and be inspired by Iceland!
René Redzepi is the chef and co-owner of Noma, the two-Michelin star restaurant in Copenhagen. Noma was voted the best restaurant in the world in 2010 San Pellegrino Awards. Redzepi is known for the reinvention of the new Nordic cuisine.
Viggo Mortensen, the world-acclaimed actor, photographer, poet, painter and musician tells the story of how he is inspired by Iceland. Driving and walking around Iceland he feels a strong connection with the land.
Viggo: "I think someone who lives in the city and goes to a beautiful place, you get there and the first day: Its beautiful, I have to take pictures, I have to capture this. But it actually takes a person who's in a city a day or two to stop doing all this: You don't have to do anything, that's the point, you just have to be there."
The French are inspired by Iceland, Bien sûr.
