Iceland Fun Facts

Iceland is home to the world’s oldest parliament, established in 930 AD.

Iceland’s language, Icelandic, has remained mostly unchanged for over 1,000 years.

Iceland has more sheep than people, with approximately two sheep for every person.

The country’s official name is actually Republic of Iceland.

Iceland does not have a military and has remained neutral since its founding.

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is the northernmost capital in the world.

Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice due to its volcanoes and glaciers.

The famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is located in Iceland.

Iceland was one of the last places on Earth to be settled by humans.

The country experiences the famous midnight sun during the summer months, with almost 24 hours of daylight.

Iceland has a small population of around 360,000 people.

The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, can be seen in Iceland during winter months.

Iceland is located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.

The country has numerous hot springs, resulting in a unique geothermal energy supply.

The Icelandic horse is a unique breed known for its small stature and spirited temperament.

Iceland has a literacy rate of almost 100%.

The country is famous for its renewable energy sources, with almost all electricity produced from hydro and geothermal power.

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Iceland’s national dish is fermented shark called hákarl.

The popular TV show Game of Thrones was partially filmed in Iceland.

The country has a high life expectancy, with an average of 83 years.

Icelandic people have one of the highest levels of internet usage in the world.

The majority of Iceland’s houses are heated by natural geothermal energy.

Iceland has its own Christmas folklore character called the Yule Lads.

The country has no mosquito population due to its cold climate.

Iceland is one of the most gender-equal countries in the world.

The country has an active volcano, Eyjafjallajökull, which caused widespread disruption to air travel in 20

Icelanders consume more Coca-Cola per capita than any other nation.

The Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland is the largest glacier in Europe.

The country has the world’s highest number of bookstores per capita.

Iceland is home to the famed Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, known for its stunning icebergs.

Icelandic naming traditions include using the father’s first name as the name of the child.

Iceland’s flag is a red cross on a white background, symbolizing Iceland’s volcanoes and glaciers.

The country has more than 10,000 waterfalls, including the popular Gullfoss waterfall.

Iceland’s national sport is handball, and the national team has had international success.

The country is known for its high-quality seafood, including cod and salmon.

Iceland’s national bird is the gyrfalcon, a rare and powerful falcon.

Iceland has one of the highest levels of renewable energy consumption per capita.

The country is a popular filming location for Hollywood movies due to its unique landscapes.

Icelanders have a tradition of exchanging books as Christmas presents on Christmas Eve.

The famous singer Björk is from Iceland.

Iceland has over 10,000 volcanic islands and small landmasses.

The country has over 280 geothermal hot spots.

Iceland does not have a McDonald’s restaurant, but it does have a museum dedicated to the fast food chain.

Icelandic people have one of the highest rates of internet connectivity in the world.

Iceland’s football team famously knocked England out of the 2016 UEFA European Championship.