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Iceland General Information
| Language: | Icelandic |
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| Electricity: | 220V AC 50Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 354 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended |
| Currency: | Iceland Krona (ISK 1 = 100 Aurar) |
| Business/Social Hints: | People are officially known by their first name. The second name is normally a compounded version of the father`s or mother`s first name plus the Icelandic words for `son` or `daughter`. Most executives speak English. The minimum drinking age is 20 years |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 1 Apr Maundy Thursday, 2 Apr Good Friday, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 22 Apr First Day of Summer, 1 May Labour Day, 13 May Ascension, 24 May Whit Monday, 17 Jun National Day, 2 Aug Commerce Day, 24 Dec -26 Dec Christmas, 31 Dec New Year`s Eve. |
| Emergency Services: | Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112 |
| Clothing: | Lightweights for warmer months with extra woollens for the cooler evenings. Medium to heavyweights in winter. Rainwear is recommended throughout the year |