This is a photo of the Icelandic World Cup team. 2018 was the first year that Iceland participated in the World Cup. It was a major media event for this nation and was highly publicized by even the president. This photo is from the media bank from the Inspired by Iceland Travel Trade page. (i11).

"Strokkur Geyser, South Iceland." This is a photo of one of the many geysers in Iceland exploding. This is actually quite common and frequent in Iceland. The country is known for and relies on geothermal energy and hydropower to power the nation. They are one of the most sustainable countries in the world. This photo is from the media bank from the Inspired by Iceland Travel Trade page. (i12).

"Killer whales near Grundafjördur village, West Iceland." Iceland's marine life is an important part of its society and economy. The fishing industry is one of its major sources for the economy. Not only does this export support the economy and feed Icelanders, but it also can cause rifts/tensions in the nation which can be further explored here. This photo is from the media bank from the Inspired by Iceland Travel Trade page (i13).

"Swimming in Hofsós village, Northern Iceland." According to my interviews and my research on Icelandic lifestyle, exercise and outdoor activities are a major part of Icelandic life. Iceland brands itself as an active place of adventure. This photo is from the media bank from the Inspired by Iceland Travel Trade page (i14).

"Rounding the sheep." Sheep herding is a tradition in Icelandic culture. Micaela Leaska explaines, "the sheep free roam (literally anywhere) and can travel far distances in the mountains and you have to gather them all up when the weather starts turning to them have some be slaughtered." This photo is from the media bank from the Inspired by Iceland Travel Trade page (i15).

"Herðubreið." This mountain was formed beneath the icesheet that covered Iceland during the last glacial period. It was photographed by SIMON SCHRETTER, a photographer whose photos are featured in National Geographic's project "Your Shot." Iceland is known for its amazing landscapes, a tourist attraction for sure. (i16).

"Dramatic Northern Lights over Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in southeast Iceland." This photo was taken from Guide To Iceland's Photos of Iceland page. The Northern Lights are a unique part of Iceland. They appear in the winter and can be seen just by looking  up. This is a major tourist attraction for Iceland. (i17).

"Iceland is the land of ice and fire, this eruption is from Holuhraun." This photo was taken from Guide To Iceland's Photos of Iceland page. Iceland is one of the most actively volcanic countries in the world. It so active because of its location on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent tectonic plate boundary, and its location over a hot spot. Of these active volcanic systems, the most active/volatile is Grímsvötn. (i18).

"It's an amazing experience to explore a natural glacier cave in Iceland." This photo was taken from Guide To Iceland's Photos of Iceland page. The natural glacier ice cave season in Iceland is in winter time, from the beginning of November until the end of March, with the exception of two glacier caves which are accessible all year round. (i19).