Iceland
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Capital
Reykjavik
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Local time
6:31
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Population
349 910
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+354
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Currency
kr ISK (krona)
Iceland
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Capital
Reykjavik
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Local time
6:31
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Population
349 910
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+354
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Currency
kr ISK (krona)
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Average Salary
$ 4 730
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Petrol price
€ 1.85 pl
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Precipitation
1 940mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
103 000 km2
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Protected Area
17%
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Forest Area
1%
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Agricultural area
18%
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Annual air passengers
5.43 m
Population
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Ethnicity
mixture of Norse/Celtic - 94 %
foreign origins - 6 %
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Religion
Lutheran Church of Iceland - 85 %
Reykjavik Free Church - 2 %
Roman Catholic Church - 2 %
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Languages
Icelandic
English
Nordic languages
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Armed Forces
250
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
6.9 l/person
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Smoking
17%
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Diabetes
6.1%
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Tuberculosis
2 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
fish processing, aluminum smelting, ferrosilicon production, geothermal power, hydropower, tourism
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Agriculture
potatoes, green vegetables, mutton, chicken, pork, beef, dairy products, fish
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Natural Resources
fish, hydropower, geothermal power, diatomite
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Energy Import
11%
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Natural Resources
fish, hydropower, geothermal power, diatomite
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Renewable Energy
76%
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CO2 Emissions
1 984kt
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Ease of Business
23 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
68
What not to do when visiting Iceland
Iceland Don't enter geothermal baths without having a shower before.
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Iceland Don't worry about drinking tap water - you don't need to buy a bottled one. Locals also try to reduce the usage of plastic bottles.
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Iceland Don't be surprised with the fact that parents must choose the name of their baby from a database of approved names, or submit proposal to governmental naming committee.
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Did you know?
In Iceland, there is an ‘Elf-Officer’, who ensures that construction companies do not destroy any cultural property, for example, an ‘elf home’.
Iceland Don't be lost in Icelandic names. Most people have a patronymic, formed from their father’s first name with the ending ’son’ or ’dottir’ (e.g. Eythor Jonsson (son of Jon) or Eyrun Jonsdottir (daughter of Jon).
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Iceland Don't call the horses "ponies".
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Iceland Don't necessarily tip - the "extra" price is usually included in the bill already.
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Iceland Don't hesitate to have ice-cream at all times at any weather - locals love it too.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Did you know?
Iceland consumes more Coca-Cola than any other country.
Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Northern Europe Don't forget to disrobe completely before you sauna - bring a towel (only) if you are shy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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Did you know?
Icelandic phone books are listed by first names (not surnames).
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