Mind-Blowing Iceland Facts to Make You Fall in Love with the Country
Lovely Traffic Lights
In 2008, Iceland suffered a devastating economic crash that left its citizens feeling down. To lift everyone’s spirits, the town of Akureyri took a unique approach by adding heart-shaped fixtures to its traffic lights. Former mayor Eiríkur Björn Björgvinsson believed that this small act of kindness had a big impact.
Akureyri is the second-largest urban area in Iceland, located about 100 kilometers from the Arctic Circle. The population of Akureyri was around 19,642 as of 2022. It is a popular tourist spot, with several must-visit locations, including the Botanical Garden. This garden features a wide variety of plants and species from various neighboring countries also.
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