Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

By: Michelle Muller | Pulished on 2023-12-26

Iceland's Waterfalls

Iceland’s many glaciers and spectacular geography combine to create some of the most attractive and bizarre waterfalls on the planet. Dettifoss waterfall on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls.

 

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Measuring 144 ft or 45 meters high and 100 meters wide, it's a true sight to see. Every year huge crowds gather at Dettifoss which forms one of the sites which make up the famous Diamond Circle of North Iceland.

Agriculture in Iceland

Only 1% of land in Iceland is considered arable, which means it's suitable for growing crops. Not very surprising when you take the harsh weather conditions of the place. However, despite the cool climate and restricted growing season, a variety of food crops are grown, such as potatoes, turnips, carrots, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower.

 

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Other subtropical crops (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers), cut flowers, and potted plants are grown in greenhouses heated with geothermal energy.

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