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Top Lesser-Known Trivia about Iceland 🇮🇸

Top Lesser-Known Trivia about Iceland 🇮🇸

Where is Iceland located?

Iceland is located in the North Atlantic Ocean and is situated east of Greenland and northwest of Norway. It is also near the Arctic Circle.



What is the capital city of Iceland?

Reykjavik



What percentage of Iceland's landmass is covered by glaciers?

11%



What is the unique five-gaited pace of the Icelandic horse called?

Flying Pace



What is the national bird of Iceland?

Gyrfalcon



Iceland is located between which two continents?

North America and Europe



What natural phenomenon can be seen dancing across the Icelandic sky in winter?

The Northern Lights



What is the world's largest hot spring by volume found in Iceland?

Deildartunguhver



What unusual Icelandic delicacy is preserved in a fermented shark pit?

Hákarl (fermented shark meat)



What percentage of Icelanders believe in elves or the possibility of their existence?

Around 55%



What is the only native land mammal found in Iceland?

The Arctic fox



What volcano erupted in Iceland in 2010, causing global air travel disruptions?

Eyjafjallajökull



What UNESCO World Heritage Site is a breathtaking geothermal area in Iceland?

Þingvellir National Park



What is the official language of Iceland?

Icelandic



Which famous musician used Iceland's dramatic landscapes as inspiration for his album "How to Disappear Completely"?

Radiohead



What is the name of the iconic black sand beach with hexagonal basalt columns in Iceland?

Reynisdrangar



What traditional Icelandic dish features boiled sheep's head?

Sviðasúður



What is the world's oldest parliament still in existence located in Iceland?

The Althingi



What type of geothermal energy source do many Icelandic homes utilize for heating?

Hot springs



What sport is surprisingly popular in Iceland despite the lack of sunshine?

Handball



What unique natural phenomenon of glaciers melting and revealing turquoise ice caves occurs in Iceland during summer?

Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon and ice caves



What is the world's youngest volcanic island near Iceland named?

Surtssey



What unique tradition involves reading a book during the longest night of the year in Iceland?

Jólaljósið (Yule Book Night)



What iconic landmark towers over Reykjavik and offers panoramic views of the city?

Hallgrímskirkja church



What geothermal spa uses the naturally heated waters of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland?

The Blue Lagoon



What type of whale can be spotted off the coast of Iceland during summer months?

Minke whale



What unique Icelandic tradition involves burying a deceased person at sea?

Sögun



What popular Icelandic singer-songwriter gained fame for her song "Hoppípolla" used in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Björk



What type of moss is a popular ingredient in Icelandic bread and is often harvested from lava fields?

Kjökel



What unusual breed of sheep with several horns is native to Iceland?

Icelandic sheep



What nickname does Iceland have due to its dramatic volcanic landscapes and geothermal activity?

The Land of Fire and Ice