Numbers
What is the population of Iceland, rounded to the nearest ten-thousand?
340,000
The average Icelander eats how many pounds of fish per year?
200
How many troops are in Iceland's army (closest wins)?
0 - they have no army.
What extinct species never lived in Iceland?
Dinosaurs
At what temperature does water turn to ice? (in both F and C)
0 degrees C, 32 degrees F
What percentage of the population of Iceland live in the capital of Reykjavik?
60%
What type of food is "Bragdarefur" (you put candy, fruit, or sauces on top)?
Ice Cream
What Icelandic word is commonly used in English to describe an earthly phenomenon?
Geyser
How many letters are in Iceland's longest word?
64
What kind of water freezes at -1.8 degrees C?
Seawater
What time does the sun rise in the winter, within the half-hour?
11:30am
Icelanders typically dine on "Svio" - the head of what animal?
Lamb
What famous musical group from the 2000's hails from Iceland?
Of Monsters and Men
In what season does Iceland have 24 hours of daylight?
Summer
Ice reflects 90% of what?
Sunlight?
What is the average life expectancy in Iceland?
83 years
What would Americans call a Kleinur, a fried, fluffy treat that is light on the inside and crispy on the outside?
A donut
What was the first World Cup that Iceland qualified for?
2018 in Russia
What common Icelandic feature has recorded temperatures of up to 2,200 degrees F?
Frozen carbon dioxide is commonly referred to as what?
Dry ice
The highest recorded temperature in Iceland was observed in 1939. What was it (closest wins)?
86.9 degrees F
The Icelandic drink Kokomjolk is more commonly known as what drink in America?
Chocolate milk
What is Iceland's national sport?
Handball
In what month is Iceland's "Beer Day" holiday?
March (observed on March 1st)
The oldest ice on earth is located where?
Antarctica