Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

Iceland's Featured Locations

As we would expect, Iceland's spectacular landscape is a popular shooting location for major TV and movie productions.

 

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From "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" to "Game of Thrones," with so many epic locations, you'd probably be able to recognize the backdrop of some of your favorite movies and shows. Other honorable mentions include, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", "Prometheus" and "Batman Begins."

Iceland's Birds

The tallest bird cliffs in all of Europe are located in Iceland. These towering rock faces of Látrabjarg are situated at the distant point of the Westfjords region.

 

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This western point is where many bird species can be spotted, including the Arctic Skua, Razorbills, Atlantic Puffins, and Guillemots.