Mini Guide to Iceland
| January 2, 2019
Language
Icelandic is the official language in the country, which is similar to Old Norse language of the 13th century. It uses the Latin alphabet (with two extra characters) and it’s similar to other Scandinavian languages, but only in writing, not in spoken form.
While trying to speak their language will definitely be appreciated, it’s not a requirement. Most citizens speak good English and Danish as both languages are compulsory in schools.
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