12 Breezy Facts About The Blue Lagoon

For some of us, bathing in a geothermal pool is pretty much a dream come true. Taking a warm bath outside in the freezing snow without feeling cold sounds too good to be true, right? Well, not if you visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland! Geothermal bathing is all the rage – and we’re about …

FactCity’s Puzzling Flags of Europe Quiz

Test your knowledge of geography with our European flags multiple-choice challenge and see how well your memory serves you!

12 Refreshing Facts About Reykjavík

Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Reykjavík! 1. Where is Reykjavík? Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland. 2. It’s not hard to say (once you know how!) Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced …

17 Nifty Facts About The Northern Lights

The natural world really is amazing – and one of the most popular sights in the northern hemisphere is Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights! These fantastic, colourful light cascades can only be spotted in the sky in specific locations – it’s a dream vacation for many people north and south! Even if you regularly …

22 Interesting Facts About Iceland

Want to learn a little more about the countries of the world and increase your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these fun facts about Iceland! 1. Where is Iceland? Iceland is a Nordic island located in north west Europe. Its nearest countries are Greenland to the north west, Norway …

15 Excellent Facts About Europe

Spanning 400 million square miles, Europe is a temperate continent in the northern hemisphere and home to 741 million people, incredible history and diverse destinations that are on many people’s bucket lists. Here are some fun facts about Europe to bring you up to speed… 1. Where does Europe get its name from? Europe was …

36 Splendid Facts About Scandinavia

Scandinavia – a frosty landscape that fascinates many people all over the world. It’s home to reindeer, coffee, traditional knitwear – you name it. It traditionally makes up the landscape of at least three ‘Nordic’ countries, but the term is used a little more loosely in the main. It’s a fascinating part of the world, …