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A traveler poses playfully while another takes a photo against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains in East Iceland, as a flock of birds flies overhead.

From embracing sunshine at 10°C (50°F) to living by the mindset of þetta reddast ("it will all work out"), Icelandic culture is shaped by resilience, close-knit communities, and traditions unlike anywhere else. Photo: Ragnar Th. Sigurdsson / Arctic Images

Typical Iceland: 15 Things Icelanders Do Differently