Superimposed on Iceland's rugged terrain is a resilient and independent culture, fashioned over the years by the descendants of the farmers and warriors who fled the tyranny of medieval Scandinavia. The unique Icelandic treat is skyr , a yoghurt-like concoction made of pasteurised skim milk and bacteria culture.
Coffee is a national institution, while beer, wine and spirits are available, though expensive.
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