Iceland has a number of
highland areas within its varied geographical landscapes. These
highlands are mostly formed by the lava and ashes that are accumulated as a result of the eruption of volcanoes. The
highlands of Iceland are approximately 400 to 500 meters high. People do not inhabit these
highland areas as they are not suitable for human habitation that much. But a number of rivers run through these
highland and vegetation can be found near these rivers only.
Highlands in
Iceland are mostly barren lands. One of the reason behind this is that, these
highlands are all desert type of
land areas. This again because no water whether rain or snow, can remain on this
highland areas. That is why these
highlands are desert kind of areas with black or brown earthen area. There are many
highland areas in
Iceland. Some of these are,
- Landmannalaugar: The meaning of the name of this highland in Iceland is 'the hot springs of the people of the country'. This highland is very frequently visited through its different ways to reach the mountains. Here the mountains are of various colors. Moreover the hot springs attract a number of visitors here. Its height is almost 600 meters.
- Central Highlands: This highland area is very popular in Iceland as a prime tourist destination. This highland area is full of the panoramic view of many mountains, glaciers, geothermal spots and other natural beauties. But travel in this highland area can be both difficult and dangerous without proper guidance.
