Iceland is the safest country in the world to live in. It has a really low crime rate and is home to only 356,991 Icelanders. But that’s not the only thing that makes this country unique. There, not only can you witness astounding natural beauty, but you might be amazed by other curiosities as well, like babies napping outside in the cold and weirdly shaped traffic lights.

We at Bright Side compiled a list of things that display life in this northern country that can come as a surprise to every foreigner.

1. Icelanders developed an app that tells them if they’re related to the person they’re seeing.

In order to lift the people’s spirits, the Icelandic town of Akureyri replaced round traffic lights with heart-shaped ones.

3. Parents often leave their babies to nap outside in the cold.

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Iceland is a country with snow-free sidewalks. But that’s not the only benefit they reap from installing heated water pipes. They also make walking easier, save money on snow plowing and street renovations, and prevent accidents.

6. There’s a “bubble hotel” where you can spend the night in a bubble.

This can be one of the best ways to relish the natural beauty and enjoy the aurora borealis (northern lights) the whole night.

7. There are no mosquitoes.

All Icelandic króna coins feature various aquatic animals, including dolphins, cod, and shore crabs on the reverse side.

10. They sell Icelandic air in a can at gift shops.

But if you want the full experience, you can also buy it in a pressurized canister with a special nozzle.

11. One of the main streets in Reykjavík is painted in the colors of the rainbow.

Since 1999, each year, Iceland holds Reykjavik Pride. For them, this street is a sign of joy and support for diversity.

Bonus: Iceland isn’t as cold as its reputation may suggest.

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Iceland is cold, but not as much as you might think. Canada, Russia, Mongolia, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, and Finland are, in fact, colder than Iceland. The estimated average yearly temperature is 35°F, and in Canada, it’s 22°F.

Which of these things surprised you the most? Have you come across other interesting facts about Iceland?