Iceland Facts That Sets It Apart From Other Countries

Published on 01/17/2025
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The Midnight Sun

Every year in the summer, there is a phenomenon known as the “midnight sun” that causes many golfers from across the world to pack up their clubs and go for the course for a few days when the sun is visible at midnight. The Arctic Open at the Akureyri Golf Club in Iceland was being played at the stroke of midnight by this group of golfers.

 

The Midnight Sun

The Midnight Sun

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The Smallest Nation In The World Cup

The smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup is Iceland, which is a more recent fact that you may already be aware of. Many of the participants—from a filmmaker to a dentist—have normal day jobs. Iceland’s team is actually quite good, despite the fact that it is a small nation.

The Smallest Nation In The World Cup

The Smallest Nation In The World Cup

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