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Iceland Culture facts and their population is very strong part of this country and it also becoming popular every day because of its museums, art galleries, music venues and active libraries all over the country. It can be the perfect tour destinations which also include many sights that one should see when visiting here https://goo.gl/3ZoQcK
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Icelandic Literature Literacy in Iceland is at 99.9% which is at 3rd place in the world. So, it’s no surprise that reading is a popular cultural activity. Icelandic literature is well known for the richness of its classical period.
Icelandic Music The music scene in Iceland is energetic and differed and has a couple of universal stars to its name. Björk and Sigurós are world renowned, putting Icelandic music onto the worldwide guide. You can enjoy more Icelandic bands and Icelandic music culture at different celebrations in Iceland such as Reykjavík Blues in March, Reykjavík Jazz in September and Iceland Airwaves in November.
Museums and Art Galleries If you are interested in Icelandic Art, then head for the many galleries in the city centre, such as the National Gallery of Iceland or the Reykjavík Art Museum. The Reykjavík Art Festival in May is a celebration of various art forms making up the art culture in Iceland.
Culture in the Country Side Rural Iceland has its own form of art and culture. Wherever you go in the countryside, there will be some museum or gallery celebrating the culture of the area. Museums showing the history and lifestyle of the Icelandic farming/fishing society take on a more personal feel as they are usually private collections of people in the area. A good example is the Wilderness Centre near Egilsstaðir or Maritime Museum in Bolungarvík.