According to tourists, the beauty of Iceland can not be compared with anything. In addition, there are a lot of interesting and unusual things about which you can learn from our selection.
One of the most beautiful and amazing countries is Iceland. This small island nation is considered calm and ideal for a measured life. In the news, you can rarely hear information about this country, so many are completely unaware of how people live there. Your attention - a few of the most amazing facts about Iceland.
1. Happy people
The UN in the latest ranking of the happiest countries placed Iceland in third place.
2. No public exposure
Men of Iceland in 2010 were deprived of pleasure to enjoy striptease, because it was banned at the legislative level. By the way, in no other European country is there such a taboo. Now the government is thinking about banning pornography.
3. Interesting names
Icelanders do not have a surname, but they have patronymics, only with the end "son" or "daughter". The parents choose a name for the child from the special register, and if there is not, then they can apply to the authorities to coordinate the situation.
4. Prohibitions on beer
It's strange, but before May 1, 1989, it was forbidden in the country not only to sell, but also to drink beer. After the taboo was lifted, this day was almost a national holiday.
5. Empty prisons
There is practically no crime in the country, so people, without fear, leave the keys in the cars, mothers without fear put wheelchairs on the street and with the children go to drink coffee.
6. Internet accessibility
Since there is no special entertainment on the territory of Iceland, except for nature, the internet is very popular here. According to statistics, approximately 90% of Icelanders have access to the network. By the way, there are no such indicators even in America. They also have their own social network, where Icelanders lay out information about themselves and even mark their place of residence.
7. Favorite fast food
Surprisingly, the most popular food among the inhabitants of Iceland is a hot dog. They are sold in different places and even came up with their own unique recipes.
8. Fictional frosts
Many are sure that Iceland is freezing frosts, since it is a country of glaciers. In fact, this is a misconception, for example, in January, the average air temperature is 0 ° C.
9. Lack of army
The inhabitants of this island state feel safe, so they do not have their own armed forces. Coast Guard and police officers do not have firearms.
10. There is no language barrier
About 90% of the country's population is fluent in English. For foreigners to get a job, you do not need to know the Icelandic language, because English is enough.
11. Fantastic people
The population of this northern country believes in the existence of trolls and elves, and here you can see small houses, figures of these creatures everywhere. Even with the construction of a new road, builders ask advice from specialists in folklore, so as not to disturb the fairy folk.
12. Your sources of energy
Icelanders do not need a huge amount of gas or other sources of energy, since almost all of their electricity and heating in this country are obtained through geothermal and hydroelectric power stations. It is worth noting that Iceland's natural resources are enough to provide energy throughout Europe.
13. The present centenarians
The life expectancy of people inhabiting the northern country is one of the highest in the world, so the average age of women is 81.3 years, and for men - 76.4 years. It is believed that all this - thanks to the climate and good ecology.
14. Strange Icelandic cuisine
Tourists, who came to Iceland for the first time, are surprised by the culinary "masterpieces" of this country, for example, you can try lamb eggs, sheep's heads and even rotten shark meat. Local residents admit that many dishes are designed to create an agiotage among tourists, and they themselves do not eat it.
15. The purest water
In Iceland, the water is very clean, so it enters the kitchen without any preliminary cleaning and filtration. Traveling around the country, you can safely drink water from sources without fear of poisoning.
16. Unique product
One of the most popular delicacies in Iceland is a skim dairy product. And outside of this country, he is practically unknown. Of course, there are recipes for the preparation of this soft cheese, but it does not come up with an identical product produced in Iceland. Apparently, they have some secret.
17. Strange museum
In the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik is the largest museum of phallus. In it you can see a collection that includes more than 200 different penises of mammals.