The northernmost capital of Europe is also its westernmost one and its name, Reykjavík, translates as "Smokey Bay"

The area between Reykjavík - Borgarfjörður, Akranes, Borgarnes and the Snæfellsnes peninsula - is generally referred to as West Iceland.

With its smooth green valleys, powerful glacial rivers flowing down from the highlands and bleak mountains.

The landscape of the North East is a fascinating collage of lakes, mountains, plains, rivers and lava deserts

Is comparatively sparsely populated except for Hérað, the third largest lowland area of the country.

The Southeast is crowned with the great Vatnajökull glacier that stretches along the coast along with black lava beaches.