Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

Iceland Has 13 Santas

With most of the Western world waiting in anticipation for their presents on Christmas, Icelanders expect 13 Yule Lads to visit them instead of Santa Claus.

 

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Each rugged-looking Santa visits once, starting 13 days before Christmas as children in Iceland excitedly wait for their small gift.

Pure, Clean Water

The water in Iceland is so pure, you can forget about buying bottled water that's already been filtered. Instead, you can drink straight from the purest and most refreshing water in its streams, lakes, and rivers.

 

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All you need is your own bottle to dip into the water source and collect some deliciously fresh drinking water.