Vatnajokull
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Top 1000
Top 1000Wonder Type: Natural
Country: Iceland
Best of: Glacier
Description:
Vatnajökull, also known as the Vatna Glacier in English, is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and one of the largest in area in Europe. It is the second largest glacier in area after Austfonna on Svalbard in Norway but, nevertheless, larger by volume. It is located in the south-east of the island, covering more than 8 percent of the country. [More Details]
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