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 ====== Iceland ====== ====== Iceland ======
  
-Banana production in Iceland - the agricultural sector of Iceland, which developed mainly in the 1940s and 1950s, includes the cultivation of bananas in special greenhouses using geothermal energy.[([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_production_in_Iceland|Wikipedia]])]+==== Cultivation of bananas ==== 
 +The agricultural sector of Iceland, which developed mainly in the 1940s and 1950s, includes the cultivation of bananas in special greenhouses using geothermal energy.[([[https://www.travelreykjavik.com/blog/when-iceland-went-bananas|Travel Reykjavik]])] 
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 +==== Glima ==== 
 +The Icelandic population is very active and enjoys engaging in various sports. Glima is a form of wrestling that is a traditional sport in Iceland. It is thought to have originated from medieval times. [([[http://www.glima.is/?page_id=32|Glima]])] 
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 +==== HUNDSLAPPADRÍFA ==== 
 +HUNDSLAPPADRÍFA is an Icelandic word that translates to "snow with flakes as big as dog paws that blankets the landscape." [([[https://icelandmag.is/article/words-and-sayings-icelandic-dont-exist-english-chapter-2|Iceland Mag]])] 
 + 
 +==== Light ==== 
 +From June to August, it is light almost around the clock in Iceland. So there is more time for sightseeing and celebrating. [([[https://reykjavikout.is/iceland-time-best-time-to-visit/|Reykjavik Out]])] 
 + 
 +==== Europe's westernmost point ==== 
 +Iceland is home to Europe's westernmost point. [([[http://bjarkarholt.is/en/the-area/latrabjarg/|Bjarkarholt]])] 
 + 
 +==== Oldest spoken language in Europe ==== 
 +Icelandic is the oldest spoken language in EuropeIcelanders can easily read thousands of years old books in the original. [([[https://www.visiticeland.com/article/icelandic-language/|Visit Iceland]])] 
 + 
 +==== Bridge between continents ==== 
 +In Iceland, two continental plates - the European and the American - come into contact with each other and move a few millimeters apart each year. [([[https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/bridge-between-continents/|Iceland Travel]])] 
 + 
 +==== Coca-Cola drinkers ==== 
 +Icelanders consume the most Coca-Cola per person in the world. [([[http://icelandmag.visir.is/article/capita-champion-world|Iceland Mag]])] 
 + 
 +==== Life expectancy ==== 
 +Icelanders boast the longest life expectancy in the world. [([[https://www.menshealth.com/health/a18782130/iceland-life-expectancy/|Men's Health]])] 
 + 
 +==== Vatnajokull Glacier ==== 
 +Vatnajokull Glacier is the most famous of Iceland's glaciers. It has beautiful caves and drifting blocks of ice. [([[https://adventures.com/blog/top-5-glaciers-iceland/|Adventures]])] 
 + 
 +==== Islet of Surtsey ==== 
 +The world's youngest landmass, the islet of Surtsey was formed in 1963 by the eruption of an underwater volcano. [([[https://earthsky.org/earth/surtsey-and-the-birth-of-new-islands/|EarthSky]])] 
 + 
 +==== Hveragerði ==== 
 +Hveragerði is a land full of springs, hot rivers, and fumes.[([[https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/reykjadalur|Atlas Obscura]])] 
 + 
 +==== Vigdís Finnbogadóttir ==== 
 +In 1980, a woman Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became head of state in Iceland, becoming the world's first democratically elected female president. [([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vigdis-Finnbogadottir|Britannica]])] 
 + 
 +==== Seljavallalaug pool ==== 
 +Seljavallalaug pool is one of the top ten pools in the world according to The Guardian. [([[https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jul/22/top-of-worlds-best-swimming-pools|The Guardian]])] 
 + 
 +==== Lake Lagarflojt ==== 
 +Lake Lagarflojt according to local legend is inhabited by a monster. Thus, it is a perfect place for all those looking for mythical creatures. [([[https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/icelandic-government-commission-announces-legendary-sea-monster-exists-002072|Ancient Origins]])] 
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 +{{tag>geography travel history culture}}
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