Iceland has no mosquitoes
It's one of the very few habitable places on Earth completely free of mosquitoes. The rapid temperature changes between seasons prevent them from completing their life cycle.
🎲 Fun facts in Iceland
A few quirky things about Iceland that surprise almost every visitor — small details that explain a lot about how life there actually feels.
In Iceland, fun facts comes down to a few things: iceland has no mosquitoes, icelanders believe in elves (kind of), and there are no surnames in iceland.
Icelanders believe in elves (kind of)
Surveys show over 50% of Icelanders won't deny the existence of 'huldufólk' (hidden people). Road construction has been rerouted to avoid disturbing elf habitats. There's even an Elf School in Reykjavik.
There are no surnames in Iceland
Icelanders use patronymic (or matronymic) names. If your father is Jón, you're Jónsson (son) or Jónsdóttir (daughter). The phone book is sorted by first name. This system has been used for over 1,000 years.