Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

A Country of Cinephiles

Icelanders watch more movies than any other nation, which is not all that surprising when there are only between 2-4 hours of daylight in winter and it's a freezing blizzard outside! You just have to find something nice you can pass time with while staying indoors or you'll go mad.

 

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Their love for the cinematic arts extends beyond their living room though, as the country also has the highest rate of cinema attendance per capita in the world.

Iceland's Tallest Mountain

Hvannadalshnjúkur is the tallest mountain in Iceland. With its highest peak reaching a height of 2,110 meters, it’s found in Vatnajökull National Park and is essentially the highest point in the country. The mountain is covered in ice throughout the year.

 

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The mountain can be seen from many parts of the country. It forms part of the crater around Öræfajökull, which conceals a particularly violent volcano. It had a massive eruption in 1362.