Iceland is a Nordic island country located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a population of 320,000. Its interior consists of plateaus, glaciers, and mountains. Icelandic culture has roots in Norse traditions, and many Icelanders believe in elves. Sports like wrestling are important in their culture, and their music has been strongly religious since the 19th century. Iceland values gender equality and celebrates Christmas similarly to the U.S., except children believe in 13 Santas.

2. Introduction
• Iceland is a Nordic European island
country on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge .The
country has a population of about 320,000
and total area of about 103,000km .The
country is volcanically and geologically
active . Reykjavik , the country’s capital is
home to two-thirds of the country’s
population .

3. Physical Characteristics
• Iceland’s interior mainly consists of a
plateau characterized by sand fields ,
glaciers , and mountains . With the
widespread availability of geothermal
power most homeowners in Iceland pay
little for warm water and heat for there
homes .

4. Cultural Characteristics
• Iceland culture has its roots in Norse
traditions . Many people in Iceland believe
strongly in the existence of elves .Sports
are an important part of Icelandic culture
with Glima , a form of wrestling , being the
most popular . Music there is described as
strongly religious and spiritual ever since it
was modernized in the 19th
century .

5. Customs and Traditions
• In Iceland the people believe in a high
degree of gender equality , meaning they
are willing to put women in high leadership
positions as well as jobs alongside men .
Swimming is a very popular activity in
Iceland . Christmas is celebrated in
Iceland similar to in the United States
except the fact that the children believe in
13 santas .

6. Conclusion
• Iceland is a country with rich tradition and
history . Also it is one of the few places on
earth that lies above sea level upon the
Mid-Atlantic Ridge . Iceland is a country
that is small in size but big in soul because
of the interesting people that live there and
the way they live .

7. Conclusion
• Iceland is a country with rich tradition and
history . Also it is one of the few places on
earth that lies above sea level upon the
Mid-Atlantic Ridge . Iceland is a country
that is small in size but big in soul because
of the interesting people that live there and
the way they live .