Tag: Iceland
No Weapons for a Police
The Icelandic police don’t carry guns. Crime in Iceland is very low and violent crime is practically nonexistent.
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Do You Love Coca-Cola
Consumption of Coca–Cola per capita is higher in Iceland than in any other country.
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The Very First Settler in Iceland
Iceland’s first known settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, sailed from his native Norway to Iceland and settled at what is now ReykjavÃk in 874.
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Transportation in Iceland
There are no railways or navigable inland waters. All important towns and districts can be reached by bus and truck via interurban roads.
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The Old Icelandic Parliament
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament was founded in 930 and is one of the oldest in the world.
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Icelandics are Book Worms
Iceland is a nation of book worms. There is a term in Icelandic called jólabókaflóð, the Christmas book flood. It refers to the great number of books published before Christmas, as books are popular Christmas presents.
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How Christmas Trees are Decorated in Iceland
Christmas trees in Iceland are decorated with snowflakes, candles, and elves called Jolasveninar.
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Icelandic Republic Day
June 17 is the celebration of Icelandic Republic Day. The Kingdom of Iceland became a republic in 1944, and June 17 was chosen because it was the birthday of Jon Sigurosson, a 19th-century leader.
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Northernmost City in the World
Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, is the northernmost city of any sovereign state in the world. It doesn’t get that cold though. Average temperature in Reykjavik in January is just about the same as in New York.
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Iceland’s Comedian Mayor
Comedian Jón Gnarr was elected the mayor of Reykjavik in 2010 and served 4 years. One of his campaign promises was not to fulfil any of his campaign promises.
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Ash Wednesday in Iceland
Ash Wednesday is called Oskudagur, and the traditions around it are related to pranks and children. People collect ash in small bags called Oskupokar and try to tie them secretly to other people’s clothing.
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The Bolludagur or Bun Day of Iceland
The day that falls two days before Lent is called Bolludagur or Bun Day. Traditional cream puffs, the “buns,” are served in homes and restaurants.
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