Climate and clothing: The climate in Iceland is similar to that in the US northwest. Woolen and other warm clothing is worn all year.

Health: Iceland has no endemic health problems. The major cities have adequate medical facilities.

Telecommunications: Telephone and telegraph service is state owned and is available to all parts of Iceland and principal points abroad. Reykjavik is five time zones ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation: Iceland has no railroads or streetcars. Local taxi and bus services are safe and efficient, but taxi fares are higher than on the US east coast. Most roads outside the immediate vicinity of Reykjavik are dirt or gravel and are only of poor to fair quality. Cars or four-wheel-drive vehicles may be rented.

Tourist attractions: The main attraction of Iceland is its scenery, particularly during the late spring and summer. The rugged landscape includes geysers and hot springs in various parts of the country and numerous waterfalls streaming from the glaciers and volcanic fields. The major historic site, now a national park, is Thingvellir, where the world's first parliament convened.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, August 1986.