Iceland, an island in the Atlantic Ocean, is similar in geographic size to the state of Ohio and is considered part of Europe even though its territory extends over the continental plates of both Europe and North America and is geographically closer to the latter. Iceland has a much more mild climate than its name would suggest despite its close proximity to the Arctic Circle.

Its position near the Arctic Circle does have a significant impact on hours of daylight. In summer, days are long; in June full dark does not occur. In winter, however, days will pass with nearly twenty hours of darkness. If you

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