Route 1 (Iceland)

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Route 1 or the Ring Road (Icelandic: Þjóðvegur 1 or Hringvegur pronounced [ˈr̥iŋkˌvɛːɣʏr̥] ) is a national road in Iceland that circles the entire country. The total length is 1,309 kilometres (813 mi), making it the longest ring road in Europe. As a major trunk route, Road 1 is considered to be the most important piece of transport infrastructure in Iceland,.as it connects the majority of towns together in the most densely populated areas of the country. It carries a large proportion of goods traffic as well as tourist traffic. The road was completed in 1974, coinciding with the 1,100th anniversary of the country's settlement when the longest bridge in Iceland, crossing the Skeiðará river in the southeast, was opened. Previously, vehicles intending to travel between southern settlements, e.g. Vík to Höfn, had to travel north of the country through Akureyri, making the opening a major transport improvement to the country. Many popular tourist attractions in Iceland, such as the Seljalandsfoss...

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