General Information

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is the world's northernmost capital. Dating back more than 1100 years, and with a population of 180,000, Reykjavik is today a cultural city where cosmopolitan currents meet traditional trends. Situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is a hot spot of volcanic and geothermal activity.

Weather in November

The average temperature in November is around 0°C. One should be prepared for all kinds of weather. See: www.vedur.is

Currency

The official currency is Icelandic Crown (ISK).

Rates of exchange on 12 February 2004: EUR 1 = ca. ISK 87, USD 1 = ca. ISK 68

Credit cards

Commonly accepted cards in hotels, shops, restaurants and at the registration desk at Nordica hotel are: Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard and DinersCard

A map of Reykjavik can be found at: http://lorkers.members.beeb.net/Iceland/MapCity.htm

For more information on Reykjavik: www.visitreykjavik.is/

For more information on Iceland: www.icetourist.is