Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

So Many Swimming Pools

Despite the weather, Icelanders love swimming, and accordingly, it has the highest swimming pool-to-human ratio in the world, so you needn’t fret about being bothered by other swimmers.

 

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In fact, swimmers are more likely to find themselves taking a dip completely alone in one of their many pools, lagoons, or hot springs.

No Pet Reptiles

While Icelanders can own a pet dog or cat, it’s illegal to own a pet reptile, even though they exist in Iceland.

 

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Pet snakes, turtles, and lizards were banned in the early 90s after it was found that someone was infected with salmonella which they contracted from their pet turtle.