Iceland | History, Maps, Flag, Population, Climate, & Facts

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Iceland is a Scandinavian country, the world’s oldest democracy but modern in nearly every respect. Unlike most European countries, however, it is ethnically homogeneous, so much so that genetic researchers have used its inhabitants to study hereditary disorders and …

27 Things Iceland is Known and Famous For - Hey Explorer

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15 Incredible Reasons to Visit Iceland - Guide to Iceland

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10 reasons why you should visit Iceland | Arctic Adventures

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What is Iceland Famous for? 25 Reasons to Fall in Love with …

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What is Iceland Famous for? 25 Reasons to Fall in Love with Iceland 1. Volcanoes 2. Glaciers 3. Black sand beaches 4. Waterfalls 5. Northern lights 6. Geysers …

The Top 11 Souvenirs From Iceland | Guide to Iceland

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A more historic Icelandic beverage is a caraway-flavored spirit called Brennivin. Its potent flavor is usually used to overpower the taste of Hakarl, the traditional fermented shark dish. While this does not seem to …

12 Reasons Icelanders are so Happy! - Play Iceland

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1. A Sense of Community. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe, with a population of just over 350,000 people. Despite this, people are not generally lonely. …

37 Reasons NOT to Visit Iceland | Guide to Iceland

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Iceland is the land of contrasts: ice and fire, glaciers and volcanoes, mountains and lakes, waterfalls and geysers. While the weather can be pretty gray, the landscape is painted in an otherworldly spectrum of …

The History Behind Iceland’s Name - Culture Trip

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Iceland is said to have been named by a Norwegian called Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson. As stated in The Book of Settlements, or Landnáma, Hrafna-Flóki sailed to Iceland from Norway with his family …

Why Is Iceland So in Love With Licorice? - Gastro Obscura

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After WWI, however, Iceland gained independence from Denmark, freeing up its currency and thereby crippling its spending power. The Great Depression followed, with fish (Iceland’s main export)...