Iceland Facts That Sets It Apart From Other Countries

Published on 01/17/2025
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Iceland’s Featured Locations

As one might anticipate, the breathtaking scenery of Iceland is a favorite setting for large TV and film projects. With so many legendary settings, you’d undoubtedly be able to recognize the setting of some of your favorite films and television shows, from “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” to “Game of Thrones.” The films “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “Prometheus,” and “Batman Begins” are also worthy of attention.

Iceland's Featured Locations

Iceland’s Featured Locations

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The Icelandic Language

Icelandic is the name given to what is really a North Germanic language that is mostly unaltered from Old Norse. It has been used in Iceland for more than a millennium. It goes without saying that they had to create new terminology for new technologies, such as the computer, which is known as a “tolva” and literally means “Numbers Witch.”

The Icelandic Language

The Icelandic Language

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