Yet, an important key to understanding Icelanders and their culture (which differentiates them from the majority of their contemporary Nordic peoples) is the high importance they place on the traits of independence and self-sufficiency.
Tetapi, kunci penting untuk memahami orang-orang Islandia dan budaya mereka (yang membedakan mereka dari mayoritas masyarakat Nordik kontemporer) adalah mereka sangat mengutamakan sifat-sifat kemerdekaan dan kemandirian.