By Adity Chandel
November 08, 2024
Iceland is a true natural wonder in Europe, offering an intriguing blend of snow, volcanos, hot springs, hiking trails, and plenty of wildlife spotting. But there’s so much more to the Land of Fire and Ice. Here are the 7 amusing facts about Iceland that you must know!
Iceland’s Althingi (the national assembly) was founded in 930 AD at Thingvellir National Park, making it the world’s oldest existing parliament.
The Vatnajökull Glacier, covering 8% of Iceland’s landmass, is a vast icy wonder in the Southeast region of the country. Ideal for hikes, jeep tours, and snowmobile adventures!
With virtually zero crime rate, Iceland has been the safest country for over 15 years for both travelers and residents (especially women).
In 1980, Iceland became the first country to elect a woman president – Vigdís Finnbogadóttir through a democratic vote.
Iceland’s landscape is made of volcanic rock, formed by lava from several eruptions under the earth’s surface over many centuries.
Iceland has the highest book publication rate per capita than any other country on earth – one in 10 Icelanders publish a book in their lifetime.
Yes, you read it right! Iceland has no mosquitoes, thanks to its cold temperatures and absence of shallow ponds.