Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

Iceland Was Once Covered in Trees

One of the few things about Iceland that’s not exactly ideal is this interesting fact: before the Vikings plundered Iceland, 40% of the entire island was covered in trees.

 

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However, the new inhabitants needed all those trees to build homes, and boats, and to clear land for agriculture. Now, that amount is only 2%, with reforestation efforts underway.

The Smallest Nation in the World Cup

This fact is a little more recent, plus, it could be one that you might know already: Iceland is the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup.

 

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Many of the players actually have regular day jobs, from a filmmaker to a dentist! Despite being such a small country, Iceland's team is actually pretty good.