Travel News Desk, Mosquitoes are everywhere, especially in India. We put good mosquito nets in the house so that they cannot bite us. However, there is only one place in the world where these insects do not exist and that is Iceland. The country is said to be free of these buzzing insects. Many scientists have studied the temperature of the country and how it keeps these insects away. It is not that they cannot breed here as mosquitoes can survive in many cold climatic conditions. According to experts, insects experience three major freezes and thaws once a year. This makes this place suitable for mosquitoes to live. Another theory says that it is the chemical composition of Iceland’s soil and water that insects have not been able to break down, so they cannot survive here.
Some facts about Iceland you may not know
Reykjavik is a city that is also the capital of the country where 60% of Icelanders live. It has many cafes, bars and museums which make it a perfect destination. Did you know that Iceland is the last place on the world map where humans settled?
It is said that this country is one of the youngest landmasses on earth. This place was inhabited by Vikings 1100 years ago, that too by mistake. There are many hot springs in the country from which you can easily swim outside. It is one of the most eco-friendly places in the world. Most electricity in Iceland is produced with renewable energy sources.
Reykjavik also won the Nordic Nature and Environment Award in 2014 and they are planning to be a carbon-neutral city by 2040. It was after 1989 that people started serving beer here as it was banned till then. In fact, every March 1 is Beer Day to celebrate 74 years of beer ban in the country. You can see the amazing Northern Lights here from September to March. You cannot miss the Aurora Borealis experience for which travelers plan in advance and carry the best cameras and related equipment.
