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In this blog, I’ve decided to choose two special topics related to the iceberg: Rules and Religious Beliefs.
Firstly, I’d like to say the reason why I chose Iceland as my country project was because I like what they represent. Viking influence has got me interested for many years and I believe it’s important to know what they’ve done for history.
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
When it comes to talk about religious beliefs, according to The Official Gataway to Iceland, «most Icelanders (80%) are members of the Lutheran State Church. Another 5% are registered in other Christian denominations, including the Free Church of Iceland and the Roman Catholic Church. Almost 5% of people practice ásatrú, the traditional Norse religion.»
RULES
According to GOV.UK, «lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people enjoy progressive rights in Iceland. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010 and same-sex couples have had equal access to adoption and IVF treatment since 2006. Reykjavík has a visible gay scene, with at least one gay bar in the downtown area.»
«Possession of even small quantities or soft drugs can lead to heavy fines and/or imprisonment. Using or importing khat/qat is prohibited in Iceland. Smoking in restaurants, bars, public transport and public buildings is prohibited. Anyone caught smoking will be asked to leave the premises and may be fined.»
Important to know
This blog is based on research about the country and it’s never my intention to offend anyone.
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Post four
Which Culture Type is Iceland?: What Issues Would a Icelander Have If They’ve Come Barranquilla?
Post one
This section will help you (the reader) to get closer to the country we’re talking about before we get into the cultural aspects. As you can see, there are some stereotypes about how people from Iceland look like.
Who am I?
Hello there. I’m Andrea Vidal, a geology student from Universidad del Norte, located in Barranquilla, Colombia. The purpose of this blog is to show some characteristics of Icelandic culture in order to understand better the world’s diversity. I also want you to analize what’s posted here and what you know about your culture.
Iceland: A Cultural Journey Through The Nordic Country 