Things You Never Knew About Iceland, A Truly Unique Country

Published on November 30, 2022
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No Wishing Wells

Many tourists instantly feel the need to toss coins into any well they encounter while on vacation, and this can extend to bodies of water as well. While they might think that this will bring them good fortune, that’s not the case in Iceland, where throwing coins into natural springs is absolutely forbidden.

No Wishing Wells

No Wishing Wells

Only Native Land Mammal

There is just one native land mammal in Iceland, and it is the Arctic Fox. It is also called the White Fox, Polar Fox, and Snow Fox, and its fur actually changes color during different seasons. The color of their fur ranges from snow white to blue-grey and then brown. This can help them best blend into their habitat.

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Only Native Land Mammal

Only Native Land Mammal