Where is Iceland located?

(Show more) Iceland, island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Lying on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe, Iceland is a land of vivid contrasts of climate, geography, and culture.

What are some interesting facts about Iceland?

From the country’s magnificent glaciers, thundering waterfalls and epic natural nighttime displays, it’s easy to see why travellers are escaping to the edge of the world. There are many characteristics that make this country so unique, but these 13 strange and interesting facts about Iceland may surprise you…

How does islendiga work in Iceland?

The Islendiga app allows Icelanders to “bump” their phones to check for family ties before couples exchange numbers. Don’t worry, it’s mostly an Icelandic in-joke. Incest is not rife in Iceland despite the small population. Over recent years, Iceland’s census has grown due to immigration, particularly from Poland.

What are some famous sagas in Iceland?

The most famous of these include Njáls saga, about an epic blood feud, and Grænlendinga saga and Eiríks saga, describing the discovery and settlement of Greenland and Vinland (modern Newfoundland ). Egils saga, Laxdæla saga, Grettis saga, Gísla saga and Gunnlaugs saga ormstungu are also notable and popular Icelanders' sagas.