Iceland and New Zealand were considered most welcoming towards foreign tourists in a ranking of 140 countries. Both countries scored 6.8 points on a scale of 1 (very unwelcome) to 7 (very welcome) and were followed by Morocco, which scored 6.7.

Is Iceland friendly to American tourists?

Visitors holding a passport (or valid residency) from EEA/EFTA countries are welcome to visit Iceland. A growing list of non-EEA/EFTA nationalities may enter, including travelers from the US and Canada. See Who can visit Iceland?

Do Icelanders smoke alot?

Iceland has the fifth highest proportion of occasional smokers (just under 7%) but the second lowest rate of daily smokers (12%). Little over 24% of people in the lowest income quintile smoke with 16% being daily smokers.

What are 5 facts about Iceland?

13 strange and interesting facts about IcelandMore than 60% of the Icelandic population live in the capital city, Reykjavik. Iceland was the last place on earth to be settled by humans. Many Icelanders believe in elves and trolls. You can swim outdoors in hot springs all year round.More items •16 Feb 2020

How many tourists go to Iceland each year?

In 2020, roughly 486 thousand inbound tourists arrived in Iceland, whereas the number of international visitors reached approximately two million in 2019. Overall, due to the pandemic, the inbound visitor growth rate in Iceland dropped by nearly 76 percent in 2020 over 2019.

What is the average income in Iceland?

The annual personal income in Iceland was 6.9 million ISK on average in 2019 or 573 thousand ISK per month. The median of the annual personal income was 5.6 million ISK or 473 thousand ISK per month, an increase of 0.9%, compared with the previous year.