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Hot dogs are Iceland's most popular food and are sold virtually everywhere, including gas stations, roadside stops, and restaurants.
2.
According to a 1998 survey, a majority of Icelanders believe in the existence of elves.
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Dog ownership was banned in Reykjavík (Iceland's capital) until 1984, when the ban was partially lifted.
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Hákarl, or rotten shark, is a national dish of Iceland and is considered a delicacy.
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Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, is the northernmost city of any sovereign state in the world.
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Iceland's climate is actually not as cold as many people believe — the average winter temperature is 2°C, or 35°F.