Traditions
What three numbers are said aloud to "unjinx" themselves?
7,9 and 13
When did Iceland gain Sovereignty?
After World War 1
What sweet treat is considered a year-round food?
Ice cream
Iceland is known as "The land of ______ and ______"
Fire and Ice
What is the official language of Iceland?
Icelandic
What is the First thing Icelanders bring into their new homes? (Hint: think superstitions)
Bread and salt (this is said to ensure that the house will never lack food)
Who was Iceland settled by?
Vikings
How many days is the "food fest" held?
3 days
What percentage of renewable electricity is used?
100%
Why can children read old Icelandic texts?
The language has not changed over the past few thousand years
How long do parents typically have to name their child after he/she is born?
Up to 6 Months
Approximately how many miles of coastline does Iceland have?
around 3000 miles
What items are Iceland cuisines centered around? (name the 3 main ones)
Lamb, Dairy, and Fish
Where do parents let their children take naps at year round?
Outside
What percent Literacy rate does Iceland have? (this makes it the most literate country in the world)
99% literacy rate
What is significant about March 1st in Iceland?
A party called "Beer Day" is thrown to celebrate the end of a 74 year long beer ban that lasted until 1989.
Iceland Founded the worlds FIRST parliament in which year?
Year 930
Why didn't traditional Iceland food focus on taste?
It was developed with the need to stay alive in rugged conditions in mind
Does Iceland have a standing army?
No, they are the only country in NATO with no standing army.
What does Iceland have to do with the English word "Geyser"?
The English word "Geyser" is derived from the Iceland "Geysir", which is the name of a huge Geyser located in Iceland.
What holiday is considered a "caroling" holiday?
Halloween
What was Significant about August 1, 1980?
The first female head of the state in the world, Vigdis Finnbogadottir, was elected as president.
What is significant about the bread in Iceland?
The only bread you will typically see is a dark bread, such as rye bread.
Nearly 80% of Icelanders belong to which Church?
the Lutheran State Church
How many words for "wind" does the Icelandic language have?
Over 100 words can be used for the English word "wind".