If I had to choose a place to visit, it would be Iceland. Iceland is an island north of Europe that has its own unique geography, climate, and wildlife. From foggy fjords with furry foxes to cold, yet still active volcanoes, Iceland is a country of contrasts. Iceland’s climate ranges from snowy wasteland to grassy tundra, yet is always covered in white snow. For all these reasons and more, I plan to experience Iceland’s frozen charm.

Iceland’s most notable land features are fjords and volcanoes. Fjords are small inlets from the ocean formed by glaciers. They are often surrounded by mountains, giving them a fog that meshes with the green-yellow grass and the white snow. The nature of a fjord gives it a natural beauty that encourages hiking. In contrast to fjords, Iceland houses many volcanoes. These volcanoes are active and heat the surroundings, creating an almost tropically warm area. The lava that spews out of the volcanoes creates an interesting terrain, with obsidian-black craters and hills. Iceland’s exceptional geography inspires its nature and culture to be one of a kind by merging Arctic stillness with temperate activity. …show more content…
The cold creates glaciers and icebergs, large masses of ice that shape the land into the grassy and snowy tundra. Snow is yet another benefit of the cold, bringing a uniformity to Iceland that lets you enjoy its features, not what color they are draped in. Snow provides a fun diversion, creating a “winter wonderland” which lets you build igloos and snow castles. Snow makes hiking safer, often making sure you can find your way back and also cushions your fall like it cushions Iceland’s