Iceland is a remote Nordic island located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a land of huge contrasts, famed as the land of ice and fire. Iceland covers an area of 103.000 sq. km with population of about 350.000 people, making Iceland the most sparsely populated country in Europe.

Iceland is a home to volcanoes, spouting geysers, waterfalls, northern lights, thermal springs, and some of the largest glaciers in Europe as well as over 30 volcanic systems can be found on the island.  Modern Icelandic chefs are often inspired by ingredients found in the Icelandic nature. Delight the taste buds by feasting on the local cuisine.

Iceland is also renowned to be the land of light and darkness, with nearly 24 hours of daylight during summer and only few hours of daylight during the darkest winter month, December.  But on the bright side, during winter the Northern lights can put on a quite a show!

One of the richest and most highly developed in the world, Iceland is home to a progressive and peaceful nation, a modern society where freedom and equality are held in high regard. Iceland continuously ranks near the top for measurements of quality of life, gender equality, LGBT+ rights, and democracy. Religious freedom is guaranteed, and discrimination based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or other factors is illegal. Iceland is one of the highest ranked countries in the world for education, health care and internet availability.

For over a decade Iceland has been ranked the most peaceful nation in the world, with no army and low crime rate.