Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

Iceland's Sustainable Energy

With almost all of Iceland's electricity production coming from renewable sources, like hydropower and geothermal power, is it any wonder that Iceland is considered a leading force in sustainable energy?

 

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And because of their incredible approach, electricity prices are low. So low, in fact, it's nearly free.

Most of the Population Lives in Reykjavik

Even though it's very small, Reykjavik is home to 60% of Iceland's population. So that means more than half of Iceland's population is concentrated in one city!

 

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Reykjavík is famous for its colorful buildings and thriving nightlife scene but it also houses the National and Saga museums, which trace Iceland’s Viking history.