islandia

1. Iceland 

Iceland
The Land of Ice and Fire
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2.  Project goals  and tasks

Project goals To spark my classmates’ i
nterest in Iceland and de
and tasks
monstrate why it’s a great
travel destination.

3.

oBriefly present the
geographical data of
Iceland;
oHighlight 3-4 main
natural attractions;
oShow the cultural
features of the country

4. Where is Iceland and what kind of  country is it?

Where is Iceland and what kind of
country is it?
Iceland is an island country
located in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean,
northwest of the United Kingdom. In the north and
northeast, it is washed by the Arctic Ocean.
The capital and largest city is
Reykjavík, where more than 65 %
of the country’s population lives.

5.

Iceland is often called «The Land of Ice and Fire» because of the
unique combination of two contrasting natural features: volcanic
activity and glaciers.
volcano (Eyjafjallajökull)
glacier (Vatnajökull)

6. The main natural wonders

Haukadalur Geyser Valley
Ice caves of the
Vatnajökull
glacier
Skogafoss Waterfall

7. Northern Lights — a magical nature show

Best time to see it:
September–April.
Ideal conditions:
clear night, away
from the city.
Chance to see it:
high during solar
activity.

8. Culture and Traditions

Culture and Traditions
• The belief in elves is part of
Icelandic folklore, which is
deeply rooted in the country’s
culture and traditions.
• Sagas are medieval prose
stories created in Scandinavia,
mainly in Iceland, in the 12th–
14th centuries in Old Norse.
• Icelanders also have a strong
love of literature —
one in ten Icelanders writes a
book.

9. Hallgrímskirkja  Lutheran Church

Hallgrímskirkja
Lutheran Church
The Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Chu
rch is one of the most recognizab
le landmarks in the city.
The building is 74.5 metres tall
and was inspired by the
basalt columns of Icelandic
landscapes.
There is an observation deck
at the top,
offering a panoramic view of
the city and the
surrounding area.

10. What to try?

What to try?
Fresh fish and seafood. Iceland is famous for
its fresh fish and seafood..
Skyr. Skyr is a healthy fermented milk product.
It is thick and creamy, similar to yogurt but
with a special taste.
Traditional rye bread. This is a traditional
Icelandic rye bread. It is baked in the ground
near hot springs.

11. An interesting dish 

An interesting dish
Hákarl is fermented meat from the Greenland
shark (also known as the giant shark).
First, the shark’s body is cut into pieces and
placed in containers with gravel. These
containers have holes in the walls. The juices
rich in urea flow out, and the meat ferments
for 6–8 weeks.
After that, the pieces are hung up to dry in the
open air for another 2–4 months.
The finished dish has a strong smell of
rotten meat and a brown crust. Its taste is
bitter. Hákarl is often served with brännvin —
a traditional Icelandic drink.

12. When is the best time to travel to  Iceland?

When is the best time to travel to
Iceland?
Summer (June–August)
These are the warmest months in Iceland. In
June, the “midnight sun” period begins:
daylight lasts about 20-22 hours. This is the
perfect time for road trips, hiking, landscape
photography and outdoor activities.
Winter (November–February)
During this season, you can see the Northern
Lights — one of Iceland’s most famous natural
phenomena. Dark winter nights increase the
chances of spotting them

13. Conclusion: Why I want to go there

Conclusion: Why I want to go there
I want to visit Iceland because of its unique nature: volcanoes, geysers and glaciers
— all in one country.
The atmosphere there is also very special: it’s calm, safe, and the
people are friendly. Finally, I dream of seeing the Northern Lights and feeling
the power of nature with my own eyes

14.

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