Welcome to the Iceland Quiz Challenge!
How much do you really know about the land of fire and ice?
Iceland is famous for its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, northern lights, and unique culture. In this quiz you will discover fascinating facts about the country while testing your knowledge.
Questions about Iceland:
What is the capital of Iceland? Reykjavik
What are the F-roads in Iceland? Mountain roads
What is the name of Iceland's main road around the island? The Ring Road
What big waterfall is a part of the Golden Circle? Gullfoss
What is a lopapeysa? A wool sweater
What is the name of the largest glacier in Iceland? Vatnajökull
Who was the Prime Minister of Iceland at the start of the 2008 Financial Crisis? Geir Haarde
Is Iceland a part of European Union? No
In which year did Iceland gain full independence from the Kingdom of Denmark? 1944
Who is the president of Iceland (only first name needed)? Halla
The name of Iceland’s parliament is what? Alþingi
What is the currency of Iceland? Icelandic Króna
How many Santa Clauses does Iceland have, according to local legends? 13
Are there any Polar bears in Iceland? No (maby one in every five years)
What was the name of the volcano which erupted in 2010 and caused massive flight cancellations around Europe? Eyjafjallajökull
What is the Icelandic name for the country’s famous “Blue Lagoon”? Bláa Lónið
How many cities are there in Iceland? 1
What character in “The Simpsons” was raised in Iceland? Carl
What is the name of the Norwegian who is recognised as the first settler in Iceland? Ingólfur Arnarson
What is Iceland often called? The Land of Ice and Fire (sometimes Niceland)
What is the native language of Iceland? Icelandic
In what year was Christianity officially adopted in Iceland? 1000 (999 is also a correct answer)
From which two European countries did Iceland's first documented settlers come? Norway and Ireland
What does the Icelandic word FOSS mean? A waterfall
What colours are used in the Iceland's flag? Red, white and blue
What do the colours of the Icelandic flag mean? The white is snow, red is volcanoes (fire) and blue the sea
What does the Icelandic word Jökull mean? A Glacier
What does Reykjavik mean? Smoky Bay
Is Iceland part of NATO? Yes
Are there any elves in Iceland? Yes of course