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A guide book is a book for tourists or travelers that provides details about a geographic location, tourist destination, or itinerary. It is the written equivalent of a tour guide. It will usually include details, such as phone numbers, addresses, prices, and reviews of hotels and other lodgings, restaurants, and activities. Maps of varying detail are often included. Sometimes historical and cultural information is also provided. Different guide books may focus on different aspects of travel, from adventure travel to relaxation, or be aimed at travellers with larger or smaller travel budgets. Guidebooks can have factual problems, information may be out of date (especially for regions undergoing rapid development), the author may have a hidden agenda (for example free meals or rooms in exchange for inclusion in the book or a favorable review -- compare tout). Guide books are generally intended to be used in conjunction with actual travel, although simply enjoying a guide book with no intention of visiting may be referred to as "armchair tourism".

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Iceland is the least populated country in Europe situated on an island between Greenland and the mainland of Europe. The island lies in the Atlantic Ocean, the Strait of Denmark and the Arctic. The country is also just inside the Arctic Circle. The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik and is the world's most northern capital. Iceland is the most western located country of Europe. Reason for this tourists to visit Iceland is the natural beauty: hot springs, geysers, glaciers, active volcanoes, huge lava-deserts and beautiful mountains. Iceland is a perfect destination for people who enjoy walking and unspoiled nature. Sights are Gullfoss (a two-arms waterfall), Geysir (an area which includes most geysers) and "Strokkur (a geyser that has an outburst every 3 minutes up to 20 meters height). From Denmark it is possible to travel to Seydisfjördur in East Iceland with the luxury of Smyril Line ferry. It will also stop at the Faroer Islands.