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Iceland: A Land of Fire and Ice

100 Fun and Interesting Facts About Iceland

Icelanders and Icelandic Culture

Iceland, a small island in the North Atlantic, is known mainly for its abundance of otherworldly scenery and geographical wonders. But while there's a lot to see in Iceland, the island has even more still than meets the eye. With plenty of records, historical trivia, and surprises, here are 100 fun and interesting facts about Iceland:

• Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice.
• It is the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
• Iceland has more volcanoes than any other country in the world.
• The country is home to the world's largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
• Iceland has the highest per capita consumption of fish in the world.
• The country is home to the world's largest geothermal pool, the Blue Lagoon.
• Iceland has the world's longest-running parliament, the Althing, which was founded in 930 AD.
• Icelandic is one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn.
• The country has a population of about 370,000 people.
• Iceland is the only country in the world where all the major political parties are led by women.

These are just a few of the many fun and interesting facts about Iceland. The country is full of surprises, and there is always something new to discover.