Iceland

Iceland is an island, a European country, located midway between North America and mainland Europe. It lies just below the Arctic Circle between 64 and 66 degrees north. The capital is Reykjavik. It is the northernmost capital in the world and is located exactly halfway between New York and Moscow.

 

  • A majority of Icelanders believe in elves.
  • At about 39,000 square miles, Iceland is small – close to the size of Ohio.
  • There is a volcanic eruption every 4 years on average.
  • There are no forests in Iceland.
  • Beer remained illegal in Iceland until 1989.
  • At 43.5 hours per week, they have the longest work week in Europe.
  • The Icelandic language remains unchanged from ancient Norse. That means 1,000-year-old texts are still easily read.
  • Babies in Iceland are routinely left outside to nap.
  • There are no surnames or family names in Iceland – Icelanders use the traditional Nordic naming system, which includes the last name that is comprised from their father’s (or mother’s) first name with the addition of -dóttir (-daughter) or -son.

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Do’s & Dont’s

Iceland Do’s DO rent a super truck. DO expect the weather to change every 5 minutes. DO search far and wide for the northern lights. DO go ice caving. Drink the tap water. Adopt the beloved‚ local motto of ¾ad reddast‚sooner rather than later. Read up on Icelandic history and current events beforehand to get a better sense of its cuisine, …

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About Destination

Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland‚s Viking history.

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Special Food

Hangikjöt (Smoked Lamb) The Icelandic lamb meat is to die for because of its very distinct flavor. The lambs were grown the traditional way of just letting them free for them to eat on fresh grasses, plants and herbs. When it‚s time for them to be plated, the farmers smoke the meat in old fashioned way. Birch and / or …

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