101 Facts About Iceland

Mums apparently go here very often (extremely British joke there for you), but Iceland is a Nordic country with an extremely interesting history and a hell of a lot to show the world. So here's 101 facts about Iceland!
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[@101Facts]

Hello again motherfactors! What did you think of our Iceland video? What would *you* like to see in the future?!

[@hasaanshafi7880]

i would like to see fortnite getting deleting from the universe and you getting to 69 million subs

[@devingiles6597]

101 facts about Pakistan! Pretty please?

[@faizasalman5342]

@@devingiles6597 yes

[@devingiles6597]

101 facts about Bulgaria, please.

[@josephweiss7164]

101 facts about The Native Americans

[@fridericusrex7042]

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Some Viking dudes: Ok let’s call the green island Iceland and the icy island Greenland.

[@fridericusrex7042]

nafnlaus thankyou for this information.

[@fridericusrex7042]

nafnlaus I would like to first of all note that I haven’t watched the video yet due to being preoccupied with other stuff. And you’re correct in saying that I know about the origin of Greenland’s name, and I’ve done a quick lookup afterwords and the ethnology of Iceland is quite interesting. However this comment is only for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously.

[@fridericusrex7042]

nafnlaus It’s ok, just wanted to clarify, have a good day and thank you for fighting against historical misconceptions.

[@durkle1120]

Im so tired of hearing about that shit

[@annarakelbrynjarsdottir9060]

svo satt

[@elite13-37]

Please make a 101 facts about the Faroe Islands i live there

[@illalima6670]

I'm Icelandic and I would love to watch that 😊 🇮🇸🇫🇴

[@luckyidiot9433]

WE DONT BELIEVE IN ELVES WE DONT BELIEVE IN ELVES WE DONT BELIEVE IN ELVES WE DONT BELIEVE IN ELVES WE DONT BELIEVE IN ELVES

[@gudnisnaer8171]

I belive in elves

[@luckyidiot9433]

Goldfish 1234567 No you dont

[@McDercas]

All the boomers do

[@boashannibalsson1414]

Amen

[@bananamama4393]

Yes we do I believe in them and most of my family and friends

[@discotequilasunset]

Yessss I’m from Iceland thank youuuu

[@reynsii]

same

[@leotheviking9796]

Laughed so hard at your pronunciations, thanks for trying though :D Weird to finally see your 101 facts about my country, great video btw.

[@Stulli-Stutti]

Ég veit ekki satt?

[@spoodermon9438]

Já það var svog finndið

[@NBK1122]

23:49 What do you do if you get lost in an Icelandic forest? Stand up! (A joke from my former in-laws, who are Icelandic)

[@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818]

N.B. Kristjansson i’m icelandic or should I say, ég er íslendingur ;)

[@emirmesetovic315]

There are no fucking forest in Iceland

[@existentialcrisiscat5188]

@@emirmesetovic315 google icelandic forests and tell me there aren't any

[@signysuper7281]

@@emirmesetovic315 there are dumbs

[@dannibreki]

Great video! one thing tho... Icelanders are never called by their last names. The only time an Icelander hears his last name spoken is when he/she has fkt up very badly and is about to get yelled at.

[@kuriosity5171]

Wait.. I have a question. Do names not get repeated? Like in school and even at jobs, there were always multiple Ashley's, spelt various ways, but the only way to keep it straight was the last names, or last name inital, are typically used. So I can't imagine last names aren't used in the same way other places are used since many people have the same first names. Just curious bc it seems confusing to me when you have so many Tyler's or Brittany's or Christopher's etc.

[@illalima6670]

​@@kuriosity5171 We do use our last names, but unlike the rest of the world our last names aren't that important. Technically we don't really have last names. Our "last names" just show we are the son's and daughter's of our fathers. Let's say an Icelandic man's name is Ragnar Haraldsson. Ragnar has a son and a daughter. His sons last name would be Ragnarsson and his daughters last name would be Ragnarsdóttir. For example, we never call anybody by their last names, not doctors, teachers, nobody. Our phone book goes by our FIRST names in alphabetical order and Icelandic women never take their husbands last name after marriage, as that would just be weird considering the meaning of Icelandic last names.

[@retrometalguy]

Here's another fact: In 1986, Iceland made their first appearance in The Eurovision Song Contest with the Gleđibankinn (or Bank of Fun in English) from the trio pop group known as Icy

[@yourfellowsimmer5368]

Took me a while to sit down and watch this cause I thought it'd be riddled with false facts like most videos about us. However this was a pretty accurate. Also if someone says they believe in elves they're most likely messing with you, I don't know anyone that believes in elves.

[@discotequilasunset]

@Mystic hvar á vestfjörðum ólst mamma þín upp?

[@zombieregime]

halló, komstu með smjörið? Það er köttur í buxunum mínum. Hatturinn minn er bókasafn.

[@lorenrenee1]

I think maybe it’s one of those things where it’s fun to play as if there are elves but you don’t actually believe it

[@brynjaragustsson2661]

Holy shit, never thought this day would come! Haven't watched the vid yet, but hope you represented my country well!

[@leotheviking9796]

he did indeed fellow íslendingur

[@DarkDewKnightkfc]

GAUR EKKI ÉG HELDUR!!! ÉG VONAÐIST TIL ÞVÍ ALDREI AÐ ÞETTA MYNDI VERA BÚIÐ TIL!!

[@DarkDewKnightkfc]

Wow, and you changed your comment. Fucking disappointing.

[@Stulli-Stutti]

@@DarkDewKnightkfc sama hér!

[@mytthicat2616]

I went to Iceland last year and loved it! I learned a lot of the facts you stated in your video during my week long trip, I was glad that locals were so willing to teach me about the country. I also went to the phallological museum, that was a must when I figured out it existed!

[@gerardgarcia4005]

Another interesting fact about Iceland it’s the home of one of my favorite bands if not my favorite and that would be Of Monsters And Men oh hell yau!!! ❤️😎👍🏿

[@MitchZro]

OMAM is the reason I visited last summer! Amazing place- I can’t wait to go back some day

[@gerardgarcia4005]

Nice to see another fan.

[@signysuper7281]

Góð hljómsveit! translate from icelandic : Good band

[@brodielynn5273]

Ouuu...what kind of music do they create?? 🖤

[@gerardgarcia4005]

@@brodielynn5273 it’s hard to put a name to it it’s kind of like folk pop/indie rock their first two albums are pretty good the third one it’s OK I wouldn’t say I hate it I do enjoy some songs but in my book their a 10 out of 10 and that’s all to it.

[@borealis87]

Greetings from Iceland

[@NBK1122]

26:20 When I married my Icelandic husband in 1996, I wanted his last name because I'm American. I've been divorced since 2004 and I wish I hadn't changed it. Most people I encounter pronounce it wrong. I get a lot of "Krist-Jansson". (They called me KJ in the Navy.) It's actually pronounced "Krist-YOWn-son", but I just say "Christianson" to make it easier.

[@jeremiahhardin4453]

I lived in Iceland from 1987-89. My dad was in the Navy and was stationed there. Remembering what it was like 30 years ago and seeing pictures of present day, I would love to go back and visit.

[@ingibjorgoraharaldsdottir4699]

Loved the video! Noticed that I've said probably all of those facts of my poor British friends...but mostly about the cod wars...which they don't seem to care about (or know about) lol. But as a historian I just wanted to commend you on the historical facts, job well done!

[@farooqkhademi7293]

101 facts about Iran I am really fascinated by the country

[@helpponimi7821]

I LOVE ICELAND - Lots of respect here from Finland. I'm really happy to have such an amazing neighbour country

[@dontatmebitches]

Same to you. I have finnish cousins and we nordics are all brothers

[@metalzonemt-2]

I would really like to go to Iceland. Who knows, maybe one day. Iceland has one of my favorite flags.

[@pugandcheese6715]

I was so excited when this came up! I'm going to Iceland in April! Thanks so much Sam you are awesome!💜✌🏻

[@101Facts]

Oh amazing! Have an incredible time!

[@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818]

kisses from iceland

[@MomokuriJP]

[ coronavirus entered the chat ]

[@jacoblogsdon5561]

Can't get enough of your videos. Keep up the good work👍

[@101Facts]

Thanks so much! 😄

[@TTaiiLs]

Fun fact: In norwegian you don't say "im in iceland", you say "im *on* iceland"

[@sararumarsdottir4907]

Same in icelandic :)

[@nordicnostalgia8106]

It's because of grammar. Similar as to why you would say an rather than a with some words.

[@annatraustadottir4387]

@@nordicnostalgia8106 No

[@SpeakViking]

I enjoyed this immensely - some wild and crazy times we've had here in Iceland!

[@watergamer1482]

LOVE 101 FACTS

[@Brosman89A]

Thx for mention us. With love Faroe Islands

[@jiffallen9718]

Love this channel

[@thegracefulcrystals4707]

I love all your videos especially the ones about any and all countries. Seriously. Also I love your sense of humor .ijust💗u sam

[@brodielynn5273]

....Iceland calls to me. I have no idea why....but I just feel like I belong there lol. Someday, I hope to find out 🖤🦋

[@dontatmebitches]

You are welcome to my country

[@seymurali7308]

Iceland is a tropical paradise unlike the UK where it snows and rains and is cloudy and cold all year round even in summer. But Iceland is always hot!

[@TheKiyokoTek]

When does it snow...?

[@MitchZro]

HMMM.

[@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818]

are you sure about that I mean it range pretty much all summer sometimes..But yeah there is sun in Iceland

[@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818]

TheKiyokoTek nobody knows when it’s going to snow in iceland but the worse the weather is in December and February and January i think

[@1AceTM]

I went to Iceland like last month. The food is amazing. I’m talking about the store.

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Sam. Can you please do 101 facts about Belgium?

[@Goon12345]

Man i love sam and the content of this channel i keep wondering why it doesnt have at least a couple of million subscribers

[@101Facts]

Well make sure you recommend us to all your pals! Haha

[@dineshsingh6456]

I love 101 factsI learn so much things

[@maximeprometheas]

93 is the reason why I want to move to Iceland in old age...

[@josephweiss7164]

Great Vid Sammy boi

[@ASHl33164]

The study of DONG *shows picture of bell* I laughed SO HARD at that

[@purpleldv966]

Sam, since smoke is rising up from the sea there, it's easy to see why they didn't bother with two words one for smoke and one for steam! :D I've actualy tasted the fermented shark! It tasted of pure ammonia... it was a bit chewey in the middle, and at first i thought,this isn't that bad... but the taste kept ramping up, until it made me gag and i had to spit it out! I couldn't swallow it!

[@Kokorrow]

I live in iceland and i love iceland!! :3

[@thsxi]

I thought this video was about the shop in Cricklewood

[@senjorstefan.155]

Iv'e been waiting for this video. Thanks And yes i'm íslendíngur

[@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818]

ekkiveradóni 41 já ég er líka íslendingur og það er ekki “í” í íslendingur en ert örugglega 9 ára eða einhvað

[@tinnussy]

@@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818 Það er mjög erfitt að skilja þig.

[@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818]

Tinna Steinþórsdóttir það er ekki íslendíngur það er íslendingur þetta betra fyrir þig

[@tinnussy]

@@fkkfkdkrkrkkrjr6818 Já þetta er miklu betra

[@Adam-wx6nc]

33:53 Yes, I do.

[@masd4786]

Do a 101 facts about the Faroe Islands

[@Holidayjoy266]

YASSSSS FINALLY MY COUNTRY TY TY

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, 101Facts. Can you please do 101 facts about Chicago, Ilinois?

[@larrysheppard42]

Reykjavik had four McDonalds when I was there in 84, 98-2000, and one in Akureyri. One was planed in Keflavik as well. Then the US Military pulled out and the one in Keflavik was scraped.

[@shrujangadde4041]

Can u share me the background music it sounds awesome

[@wiisportstennisplayer2360]

Wait...no mosquitoes? Welp, I'd better get going. Gotta pack my bags. I'm moving.

[@Stulli-Stutti]

well there are mosquito species which we call ´´Mý´´ but other then that there are no mosquitoes!

[@Boop__Doop]

I live in Iceland and I can answer any questions you might have

[@mikaelarnar9569]

in the west coast of Iceland there have been found fossilized tropical trees, so parts of iceland were once a part of a mainland and people say here that the west fjords and possibly the east coast are ancient and not young. There are parts of Iceland which obviously are young though.

[@MrTotaDada]

Kveðja frá Íslandi, or .... Greetings from Iceland. Nice video.

[@Themaskman]

17:04 that happened in my neighbourhood. We all thought it was fireworks.

[@George-zn7gr]

Nice!

[@DarkDewKnightkfc]

YES!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR! THANK YOU! MY DREAM FINALLY CAME TRUE!!! ÁFRAM ÍSLANDD

[@DarkDewKnightkfc]

Nevermind, it wasn't as exciting.

[@lemoncircus3865]

DarkDew RIP

[@kolbeinnarnorsson9302]

For who ever might be interested The city of Reykjavik is in a process of negotiations with the neighbouring communities The project is named "Borgarlína" :)

[@jscotthatcher380]

i had a dream this morning about watching 101 facts about Blade... it was an odd dream. is there even an episode about Blade? 😹

[@sahara310]

1:58 Krakow Main Station ❤

[@Lemonz1989]

Oldest parliament or legislative assembly in the world is most likely the Løgting in the Faroe Islands, as the Faroe Islands were Viking (thus establishing a "ting") and settled before Iceland. The first "ting" was established on the Faroe Islands in 825.

[@hanimhuri8019]

Please do about Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾 really would like to know what facts you would find about my home country

[@boeyzhang8565]

Do one for Kimba the white Lion

[@jasonmoon7678]

no we don't believe in freaking elves

[@dejanjordan]

😜 Evidence would suggest if otherwise hehe...

[@DarkDewKnightkfc]

Yes we do bruh

[@freckleonmylumpsack6031]

What about the calm ones?

[@stollstoll1691]

Þú talar ekki fyrir alla þjóðina Jason.

[@DarkDewKnightkfc]

Hvernig veirst þú það, félagi?

[@goodchessactor]

In 1972 Reykjavik became the center of the chess world when the world championship was held there between then world champion Boris Spassky and American challenger Bobby Fischer. The furor spread beyond the chess world when Fischer's demands almost derailed the event. Even US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger got involved. Fischer later moved to, died, and is buried in Iceland.

[@Navpo01]

Forgot one: At euro 2016 Iceland eliminated England in the round of 16 😎

[@solveig0056]

omg im from Iceland and i did not know half of it. lol

[@lakieyegod]

Hello from Iceland

[@MarinoMoons]

19:05 #52 In Icelandic we use the same name for smoke and steam! Who is foolish now huh!

[@hockeyverse7663]

Please do 101 facts about hockey

[@phaines9]

Had to pause it at fact 8 and I'm not used to seeing things i didn't know about Iceland history

[@0fficialdregs]

i love handball

[@Edithandle12398]

Thanks Sam

[@xwarriorone]

101 facts about Sam's apparent handshake fetish because dang that clip was sure played 101 times lol

[@iamking7134]

I might have missed it but did you talk about how the population is so small that some have to access an app to make sure they aren’t having sex with an unknown relative?

[@dylanrandall7269]

Well it’s about time

[@calvintjorvi8846]

Number 92 is incorrect, there is no app telling you who you are or are not related to. There is however a website chronicling the population. Not really the same thing.

[@marko3328]

Can u make 101 of Croatia

[@BlaudracheLP]

next 101 facts about austria pls

[@olofkristin1264]

Cool! Er búin að bíða í allt ár!

[@stebbilebbi0555]

25:53 My surname is vignisson

[@alexturnerstan553]

I love how in iceland spiders literally don’t exist

[@devingiles6597]

101 facts about Belgium, please.

[@oldisbest470]

One of the best Icelandic foods is Skyr yogurt. It's so thick and thicc

[@Ingi500]

Number 54 is not actually true, because the Vestmannaeyjar has it to a lot of them actually so yeah

[@BackWhereYouStarted]

101 facts about 2019!

[@katrin896]

16.27 - Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was not Iceland's president, she was Iceland's first openly gay female prime minister :)

[@edvaira6891]

So Iceland is warmer in Winter than Buffalo is! Great....

[@TravelPlannerr]

*10 FUN FACTS ABOUT ICELAND* 1. Many Icelanders believe in elves 2. It is one of the oldest democracies in the world 3. The unique Icelandic language includes over 100 words for wind 4. Ice cream is the perfect first date 5. Iceland has 13 Santas (kind of) 6. Icelanders love books 7. It’s the safest country in the world 8. Want a refill? Ask for "10 more drops" 9. It's "cool" to swim outside at any time 10. Famous Icelanders are no big deal

[@dragonwolf9084]

I live in iceland😁 and you did not say Eyjafjallajökull right and it was funny listening to you trying to say it🤣

[@Boop__Doop]

There is a volcano literally every 5 years

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

They go north from the north to the northern north and they find some land. Two types of land and they name them accordingly... *prankd*

[@Joetar5]

Bill wurtz

[@maximeprometheas]

How did you get through a whole video about Iceland without mentioning Björk or Sigur Ròs even once?

[@rilluma]

Dóttir and Tytär sound very similiar. They are same thing, daughter, but Tytär, is finnish...Dóttir obviously icelandic.

[@gudnisnaer8171]

Hello from iceland

[@KrishnaVerma-wr7kx]

Hi Sam!! Can you please do 101Facts about Stranger Things

[@mystamustamickeymico]

Love Iceland 🇮🇸 from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Brandon84J]

I'm writing this before actually watching the video, but I'm watching the video to see if this is mentioned. One of the best MMORPGs of all times was made in Iceland. EVE Online

[@bethdibartolomeo2042]

I thought Floki would be pronounced like it rhymes with Pokey, not, well, Mock-ee, like they pronounce it on "Vikings".

[@eliasleineb7980]

Norway next.

[@kaikai5420]

Sam do 101 facts about Washington state plz part 67

[@HeirGryffindor84]

I hate mosquitoes...See ya in Iceland 🙋‍♀️🇮🇸

[@gislieinarsson1572]

Tbh... we do have a fly equally as annoying but luckily we get about 9 months vacation from them lol.. look for "mýfluga" on Google

[@minority7899]

Cash you ousside 💯

[@grandthanatos]

Except for leaving the baby outside in the cold and the language barrier, Iceland sounds like a nice place to live. Please do 101 Facts about: 1. Bees 2. Sailor Moon 3. Ballet 4. King Arthur 5. Lucifer (TV series)

[@existentialcrisiscat5188]

the babies never get left outside in the extreme cold. that would be cruel.