Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

The Sheep Population of Iceland

If you are anything like us, you like nothing more than fascinating facts. So, here's another — the sheep population in Iceland doubles the human population in Iceland.

 

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To be honest, that makes sense. With temperatures that low, Icelanders are going to need all the sweaters they can get their hands on, and what better way to do it than keeping all those sheep around?

Wishing Wells Are Not Tolerated

We all know what wishing wells are and that throwing coins in them can supposedly bring you good luck.

 

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But Icelanders have no time to indulge in your fairy tale, only in serious folklore like elves and fairies. They even put signs up like this as a warning to visitors.