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The national colours of Iceland are red, white and blueThe three national colours of Iceland that also appear on the cou...
25/05/2022

The national colours of Iceland are red, white and blue
The three national colours of Iceland that also appear on the country’s flag represent the elements that the land is made up of. Iceland’s volcanic fires are represented by the colour red, white for the snow and ice and blue for the ocean.

About 11% of Iceland is covered by glaciersStudies show that 11% of the country of Iceland is covered by glaciers! Glaci...
25/05/2022

About 11% of Iceland is covered by glaciers
Studies show that 11% of the country of Iceland is covered by glaciers! Glaciers are one of the main attractions in Iceland, and to-date there are almost 269 named. Iceland is also home to Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, which is equivalent to three times the size of Luxembourg or Rhode Island!

Iceland has the longest workweeks in EuropeOne of the most interesting facts about Iceland is that, on average, Icelande...
24/05/2022

Iceland has the longest workweeks in Europe
One of the most interesting facts about Iceland is that, on average, Icelanders work 45 hours a week – longer than any other country in Europe! Did you know?

Iceland is one of the most eco-friendly countries in the worldIceland was recently ranked one of the eco-friendliest cou...
24/05/2022

Iceland is one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world
Iceland was recently ranked one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world and since almost all of the electricity in Iceland is produced using renewable energy sources, it’s easy to see why! The capital city of Reykjavik won the Nordic Nature and Environment Prize in 2014 and is working towards a goal of being a carbon-neutral city by 2040.

You can swim outdoors in hot springs all year roundAn Icelandic experience is not complete without a dip in a hot spring...
23/05/2022

You can swim outdoors in hot springs all year round
An Icelandic experience is not complete without a dip in a hot spring! The outdoor experience of bathing outdoors in volcanically heated pools dates back to Viking times. Hot springs can be found all around the country and come in all sizes and shapes. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled and your bathing suit in close reach. You don’t want to miss this experience!

Many Icelanders believe in elves and trollsThe belief in elves, trolls and other mystical creatures traces back to the V...
23/05/2022

Many Icelanders believe in elves and trolls
The belief in elves, trolls and other mystical creatures traces back to the Viking age. The stories are plentiful so be sure to set some time aside to speak to an Icelander to hear a tale or two!

Iceland was the last place on earth to be settled by humansSave the best for last? Iceland is known as one of the younge...
22/05/2022

Iceland was the last place on earth to be settled by humans
Save the best for last? Iceland is known as one of the youngest landmasses on the planet and was one of the last places on earth to be settled by humans. Surprisingly, over 1,100 years ago Vikings from Norway discovered Iceland by accident.

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