iceland
Post on 20-Sep-2014
124 views
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
By: Simone McCauley
*Iceland
![Page 2: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
*Energy
*85% of Iceland’s energy comes from geothermal energy produced in Iceland.
*Iceland has 35 active volcanoes.
*World’s largest geothermal system
*Iceland was created by volcanoes.
![Page 3: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
*Christmas
*Yule Lads
*In 1764, it became illegal for parents to scare their children with monsters like the Yule Lads.
*Traditional Food
![Page 4: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
*Sheep Worrier
![Page 5: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
*Gully Gawk
![Page 6: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
*Stubby
![Page 7: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
*Spoon Licker
![Page 8: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
*Pot Scraper
![Page 9: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
*Bowl Licker
![Page 10: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
*Door Slammer
![Page 11: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
*Curd Gobbler
![Page 12: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
*Sausage Swiper
![Page 13: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
*Window Peeper
![Page 14: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
*Door Sniffer
![Page 15: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
*Meat Hook
![Page 16: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
*Candle Beggar
![Page 17: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
*Food
![Page 18: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
*SkyrThis is the Icelandic version of yogurt, and is sour compared to American yogurt.
![Page 19: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
*BrennivÍnIt is an alcoholic beverage that is made with potatoes and caraway seeds. It is often eaten with hakarl. It is usually only consumed to show off for your friends or show national pride.
![Page 20: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
*Common Meats
*Lamb
*Pork
*Beef
*Horse
*Reindeer Meat
*Chicken
*Duck Turkey
*Fish
*Guillemots
*Puffin
![Page 21: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
*Popular Fruit and
Berries
*Crowberries
*Blueberries
*Plunes
![Page 22: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
*Laws
*It is illegally to use hormones in food products.
*It is illegal to import meat.
![Page 23: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
*Movies and TV
*Iceland has become an important destination for filming movies and shows.
![Page 24: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
*Examples
![Page 25: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
![Page 26: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
![Page 27: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
![Page 28: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
![Page 29: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
*Movies and TV Shows
![Page 30: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
*Noah
![Page 31: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
*Game of Thrones
![Page 32: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
*Oblivion
![Page 33: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
*Thor: The Dark World
![Page 34: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
*The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
![Page 35: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
*Star Trek Into Darkness
![Page 36: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
*After Earth
![Page 37: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
*Transformers 4
![Page 38: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
*Jupiter Ascending
![Page 39: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
*Interstellar
![Page 40: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
*Batman Begins
![Page 41: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
*Elves
*54.4% of Icelanders believe in elves.
*They are used as reasoning to not construct buildings and roads.
*They are also the reason there are large rocks near roads and buildings.
![Page 42: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
*Language
*The native language is Icelandic.
*Most Icelanders speak fluent English.
![Page 43: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
*Tourism
* Snorkeling
* Snowmobile riding
*Glacier hiking/Riding a snowmobile on glaciers
*Volcano climbing
*Clubbing
*Whale Watching
*Biking
*Geothermal Pools
* Saunas
* Lava Tubing
*Hiking on Lava Fields
![Page 44: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
*Fun Facts
*Icelanders drink more Coca-Cola per capita than any other country in the world.
*Going to school is free
*Free Health care
*Icelanders are the happiest people on Earth.
*Iceland has no army
*Sheep outnumber people 4 to 1.
*Iceland has been ranked the best place for women to live for five years. It is also ranked first in education and economic empowerment for women.
![Page 45: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
*Sources
• http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/10/why-so-many-icelanders-still-believe-in-invisible-elves/280783/
• http://www.guidetoiceland.is/about-iceland/article/the-10-weirdest-things-about-icelanders
• http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-on-location-hollywood-iceland-20140402,0,1509067.story#axzz2xwzu5sgn
• http://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/may/18/iceland• http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-787377• http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/vacation-in-iceland-why-not-98657694.html • http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/iceland/food-drink/ • http://www.uskidsmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/The-yule-lad-line-up-1.jpg• http:www.google.comurlsa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=8aQwlIbIiKf
OXM&tbnid=dT3mz6-nt9WKgM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uskidsmags.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F12%2F12%2Fmeet-the-yule-lads%2F&ei=UDltU_LwAvPZ8AHT5IHgDQ&bvm=bv.66330100,d.b2U&psig=AFQjCNHRCHb1vF79ldex7ussaOwT2-AlKg&ust=1399753407871414
• http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=5ZA5nK4tyN27_M&tbnid=LCa3u0NIt31uqM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDALdDyBzttM&ei=JDltU8uLKcPqoASnsIGADg&bvm=bv.66330100,d.b2U&psig=AFQjCNFWZ83odskvES8eJn-I7Bt4P9_2Xw&ust=1399753310459718
![Page 46: Iceland](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022110113/541ceac97bef0ab3408b5006/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
*Questions