Iceland – nature and culture

The EECERA Conference ReykjavíkAgust 30th – September 2nd 2006

Iceland University of Education

Dr. Bjarni Reynarsson Geographer and City Planner

The main chapters of the presentation which has some 60 slides

Presentation

1. General information2. Nature3. History and culture4. Modern urban society

The objective is to give a short visual overview of Iceland.The nature – culture – social development

3 slides

2 Icelandic nature

The land of Ice and fire

Volcanic eruption in Vatnajökull 1998Photo:Páll Stefánsson

Ca 20 slides

3. History and cultureA long and rich literature tradition

”The book of Icelanders” 13th century

The Saga island

Photo. Iceland ReviewCa 20 slides

4. A modern urban societyReykjavík has been one of the fastest growing European cities last 25 years.It is a vibrant and exciting city with very rich cultural life.Icelandic society is changing fast from an agricultural- to urban information society.

Ca 15 slides

Thank you

I wish you a successful conferenceand an enjoyable stay in Iceland

Photo. Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson