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INFORMATION
Weather: The weather in Iceland is not as cold as some may

think. (Winter is lot colder in Minnesota than it is in Iceland!) The
climate is relatively mild because of the influence of the Atlantic
Ocean’s Gulf Stream. Average winter daytime temperature in Reykjavik
is 31 degrees F. (?1 degrees C.)

Iceland

http://www.visiticeland.com

Iceland lies just south of the Arctic Circle. Winter nights and summer
days are long. On December 21st in the capital, the sun rises at
11:30am and sets at 3:30pm. On June 21 the sun sets about midnight
and rises at 3:00am. It never gets darker than twilight at night during
the late spring and early summer.

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Paddling: Iceland with its rugged and deeply indented coastline and many
off coast islands, is ranked as one of the best places in the northern
hemisphere for sea kayaking.There are many suitable sheltered areas for lessexperienced, as well as for demanding adventurers. One of the most popular
places to paddle is Hornstrendir, at the area of Westfjords. Iceland also offers
white waters for all standards. Some rivers are clear water (drinkable!) and
others glacial melted water with a shining silver surface. Iceland also has the
largest waterfalls in Europe! Tungufljot and Hvita are popular rivers to paddle.
There are also many good rivers not too far from Reykjavik.

Animals: There are not many animals which inhabit Iceland because of
the harsh surroundings and isolation. There were two species found in
Iceland upon its settlement: mice and foxes. Domestic animals such as
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