Iceland Facts That Sets It Apart From Other Countries

Published on 09/25/2023
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Mild Summer Temperatures

Iceland may conjure up images of icy winds and significant snowfall, but this is not the case in the summer. It never gets too cold either because Iceland’s July high temperature is only 57 degrees Fahrenheit, and its summertime nightly low temperature is only 43 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mild Summer Temperatures

Mild Summer Temperatures

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Traditional Icelandic Food

By the standards of most people, many of Iceland’s traditional meals are considered weird and bizarre. mostly as a result of the popular meals that date back to the Viking era. In Iceland, fermented shark, or Hákarl as Icelanders call it, is regarded as a delicacy. Since shark flesh is deadly while it is fresh, it is placed in a small pit and covered with large boulders to allow the meat to ferment for a period of time.

Traditional Icelandic Food

Traditional Icelandic Food

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