4. Physical Characteristics
• In Iceland many fjords make up the
coastline and that is where most people
live.
• Iceland has many volcanoes in it.
• Iceland has many geysers and the most
frequent geyser is Stokkur which
erupts every 5-10 minutes
5. Cultural Characterisitcs
• Some traditional beliefs of Iceland today
are that some Icelanders either believe in
elves or are unwilling to rule out their
existence.
• Over 85% of Icelanders found independence
to be "very important" contrasted with the
European average of 53%, and 47% for the
Norwegians, and 49% for the Danes.
• Icelandic music is related to Nordic music,
and includes vibrant, folk and pop traditions
7. Customs and Traditions
• In Iceland January 6 is the last day of
Christmas, they shoot off many fireworks and
have bonfires.
• Bóndadagur means husbands day and its
usually in late January and women give gifts to
a man that is significant in there life.
• Jónsmessa is the longest day of the year in
Iceland, according to Iceland folk cows can
gain the power of speech and seals take a
human form.
