50 Interesting Facts About Iceland

Iceland, an island country in Northern Europe, has the lowest population density in Europe and is also one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. In the 1960s, an island appeared in the North Atlantic Ocean (20 miles from the southern coast of Iceland) after an eruption. This island (named Surtsey) is still almost untouched by humans, as only a few researchers can enter here. ( Source ) Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring in Iceland is the most powerful hot spring in Europe , while the hot spring pipeline from this place to Akranes is the longest in Iceland. The towns of Akranes and Borgarnes get most of their water for central heating through this hot spring. A geyser (also named Geysir) in Haukadalur (Iceland) is the oldest known geyser in the world. The English word geyser is taken from this Geysir. ( Source ) Iceland has the highest usage of marijuana in the world. More than 18% of people in t...