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Iceland

Vital statistics

Capital: Reykjavík

Population: 364,000

Language(s): Icelandic

Time: GMT

International dialling code: +354

Visas: Not required for stays up to three months.

Money: The Icelandic Krona (ISK) is currently 170ISK to £1.

When to go

Despite a fearsome climate, Iceland is accessible all-year round, with two main tourism seasons.

Daylight hours are long and temperatures between 10°-15°C. Driving holidays, hiking and nature-watching are

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