What are some of mind-blowing facts about Iceland?

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What's so great about Iceland?

Iceland is a land of extremes. It is, after all, called "the land of fire and ice." Although the weather can be a bit wild, so is the natural scenery, which includes massive glaciers, majestic waterfalls, massive craters, towering volcanoes, and mother natures most spectacular visual display: the northern lights .

Is Iceland considered part of Europe or North America?

Iceland is closer to continental Europe than to mainland North America, although it is closest to Greenland (290 km, 180 mi), an island of North America. Iceland is generally included in Europe for geographical, historical, political, cultural, linguistic and practical reasons. Geologically, the island includes parts of both continental plates.