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Þingvellir

National Park - Southern Iceland, Iceland

Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet above ground. It was the site of Iceland's first parliament established in 930 AD and continued to meet until 1798. The park features dramatic fissures, clear lakes, and unique geological formations created by centuries of tectonic activity.

Location:
64.255, -21.129
Area:
237 km²
Established:
1930

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