Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

Marriage in Iceland

It should go without saying that Iceland is not nearly as traditional when it comes to customs and conventions. Getting hitched is not as popular in Iceland as it is in other countries.

 

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With more than half of babies in Iceland being born to unwed parents, it's just not a big deal in this Arctic state. In the US, 32% of babies are born to unwed parents.

Glacier Rivers

Iceland is a land of staggering beauty; with ancient bejeweled rivers that originate from the country's most famous longtime residents; glaciers.

 

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This intricately flowing Glacier river travels all the way to Thórsmork, Highlands. It’s almost as if Mother Nature tried to bring the starry night sky a little closer to home.