The current situation of the small European country "Iceland", let you know the real Iceland

1. When mentioning Iceland, many people may think that there are icebergs everywhere and the temperature must be very cold. In fact, there are not many icebergs in Iceland, accounting for only 1/8 of the land area. In addition, the temperature in Iceland is not very cold, it is only a few degrees below zero in winter, which is much warmer than Harbin in Northeast China.

2. Because of its geographical location close to the North Pole, it is possible to see the aurora in Iceland. The so-called aurora is actually a colorful plasma phenomenon in which red, yellow, green, white, and blue suddenly appear in the sky. , purple and other various color shades, it looks as colorful as a colorful cocktail.

Although the Northern Lights, a very beautiful natural phenomenon, can appear in Iceland, very few people can actually see the Aurora. Most of the time, the Aurora is fleeting, and most of them occur in cold weather. winter night. If you travel to Iceland and want to see the aurora, it is best to go in winter in Iceland, because there are more auroras in winter.

3. Iceland’s full name is the Republic of Iceland. It is an island country in the North Atlantic surrounded by sea. It has a land area of ??103,000 square kilometers, a population of about 350,000, and an average life expectancy of about 83 years old.

4. Iceland is a developed country in Europe, and its per capita annual income ranks among the best among European countries. In 2020, Iceland's per capita annual income was 67,000 euros, equivalent to RMB 480,000. In Iceland, even an ordinary waiter in a cafe earns almost 30,000 yuan per month.

Because it is surrounded by the sea, the wages of fishermen in Iceland are very high. If you have a medium-sized fishing boat at home, your annual income can reach millions of yuan. In Iceland, people engaged in the tour guide industry also earn high wages, especially some private tour guides, whose daily income can reach about 5,000 yuan.

In Iceland, only locals earn high wages, and the wages of some migrant workers are only 1/3 of locals’ wages. For example, in Iceland, some Chinese are engaged in the chef industry, working ten hours a day, and earning a monthly salary of about 20,000 yuan, which is much less than the salary income of local Icelanders.

5. Although Icelanders have high incomes, local prices and consumption levels are also very high. For example, a glass of beer in a bar costs at least RMB 100. In a Chinese restaurant, two plates of stir-fried vegetables, one meat and one vegetarian, plus a bowl of rice will cost at least nearly 300 yuan.

If you choose to travel to Iceland in winter, be sure to bring some warm clothes, because in Iceland, any sweater costs at least 1,000 yuan. Even if you spend more than 1,000 yuan on this piece of clothing, there is a high probability that it is still made in China.

When traveling in Iceland, you can find a hotel with a private bathroom and the price for one night will be at least RMB 1,000. If you stay in the peak tourist season, the price will be even higher. Compared with domestic hotel prices, accommodation prices in Iceland are ten times higher.

Due to its special geographical location, Iceland is surrounded by seas on all sides, and many goods need to be imported, which is why prices in Iceland are so expensive. In Iceland, there are also many products at very cheap prices, such as cosmetics in airport duty-free shops, with many brands and affordable prices. In addition, the prices of some fish products are also very cheap.

6. There are many beautiful single girls in Iceland. The male to female ratio in Iceland is 1:2, so Iceland is a typical country with more girls than boys. In Iceland, girls get married relatively late. Firstly, there are very few single men who are happy with their marriage, and secondly, Icelandic girls are very independent. Icelandic girls need to develop the ability to be self-reliant from an early age. Women in Iceland generally have a high status, especially in companies where men and women receive equal pay for equal work.

Icelandic girls have exquisite facial features, slender and plump figures, which fully meet the aesthetic standards of most men in the world. Icelandic girls do not need betrothal gifts when they get married, not even a house or a car, and the wedding expenses will be the same as the groom's, including the financial income and expenses after marriage will be completely independent.

7. Although the annual income of Icelanders is very high, after deducting various taxes, what they really get is only half of their pre-tax salary. High taxes will definitely bring high welfare. Now Icelanders have begun to work only four days a week and can have three days off every week. Pregnant women in Iceland can enjoy 90 days of paid maternity leave after giving birth, and men can also enjoy paternity leave.

The University of Iceland is the highest institution of higher education in Iceland. It was founded in 1911. It consists of 5 main colleges, more than 40 research institutes in different disciplines, and 7 research laboratories. Icelanders attach great importance to education, and their annual investment in education accounts for 8.3% of the total expenditure. Iceland is a country that implements a ten-year free compulsory education system. Students from primary school to middle school study in public schools without any fees.

Iceland’s social welfare system and medical insurance are very complete. Residents basically don’t have to spend money to make an appointment with a family doctor when they are sick. However, if they go to the hospital for emergency treatment or hospitalization, they still have to bear part of the cost. Therefore, many people say that Iceland is a country with free medical care. In fact, this statement is not accurate. You still need to pay a certain treatment fee to see a doctor in an Icelandic hospital.

8. Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and also the capital of Iceland. There are nearly 200,000 people in Iceland living in the capital Reykjavik. The city of Reykjavik is like a town. The locals are not too strict about the overall planning of the city. Houses of various shapes are built arbitrarily, and even the houses can be painted with different colors of paint. However, The colorful houses give people a very good visual experience.

9. Icelanders love sports, especially football. In Iceland, every school, including primary schools and even kindergartens, has a football field. Statistics show that every 260 Icelanders have a football field. Icelandic football has also achieved many very good results. For example, in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Iceland entered the finals as first place in the group. This was the first time that the Icelandic football team entered the World Cup finals. It also created the smallest population in the history of the World Cup. nation.

10. Iceland is a country without an army, but the security in Iceland is very good. It is precisely because of the good public security situation that in Iceland, the daily job of the police on the streets is to tease stray dogs and feed white swans.

11. Iceland is a country very rich in geothermal resources. The abundance of geothermal resources can bring many benefits. For example, in Iceland, residents use geothermal resources for heating in their rooms in winter and for bath water. It is also a geothermal resource. There are many hot springs of different sizes and shapes in Iceland. Many tourists who travel to Iceland take a dip in Iceland's hot springs.

12. Iceland is a country surrounded by sea. The hot and cold water used in public toilets comes from different pipes. The hot water is basically geothermal hot spring water. In winter, it can be used directly It is very convenient to take a shower and wash your face.

13. Iceland’s transportation facilities are not very complete. The main means of transportation is buses. Iceland is a country without subways and trains. The traffic lights in Iceland are very interesting. The pattern is in the shape of a heart, which looks a little romantic.

14. Due to geographical location and climate, agricultural cultivation in Iceland is not possible, and many vegetables and grains need to be imported. However, Iceland's animal husbandry is developing well, and it can basically achieve self-sufficiency in meat, eggs, and dairy products. Iceland's fishery is also a pillar industry of the economy. Many people in Iceland are engaged in fishery-related jobs, such as fishing at sea, the cultivation of fish products, and the processing of fish food.

15. Tourism is also an important pillar industry in Iceland. Nearly 3 million tourists travel to Iceland every year, which can bring billions of dollars in economic income to Iceland. Iceland has many world-famous tourist attractions, such as Gullfoss, one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. And the black sand beach in southern Iceland stretches for hundreds of kilometers. At first glance, the jagged rocks on the beach are all black. Many Hollywood movies have been shot on the black sand beach in Iceland.

16. Iceland is a country that is very suitable for tourism. Many tourist attractions will make people’s eyes shine. If you have time, you can go to Iceland and experience the beautiful scene of soaking in the hot springs and watching the aurora. .