1. About this presentation Topic –general information and curious facts about a certain country Purpose – guess a country from the information given; learn about this country; acquire new vocabulary Target audience – pupils grade 9 By Tatiana Idlis

2. Guess a country! with 10 facts about it

3. Fact 1 - Language It’s grammar is close to Old EnglishIt’s grammar is close to Old English Some English words (e.g. reindeer) derive from this languageSome English words (e.g. reindeer) derive from this language

4. Fact 2 – the flag of this country

5. Fact 3 - Patronymics Before 1913, only 10% of the population had surnames! Their descendants now have real surnames (e.g. Kjarval, Blondal) Before 1913, only 10% of the population had surnames! Their descendants now have real surnames (e.g. Kjarval, Blondal) Other 90% use the system of patronymics (A man named Petur will give his son the surname Petursson, and his daughter will get a surname Petursdottir). Other 90% use the system of patronymics (A man named Petur will give his son the surname Petursson, and his daughter will get a surname Petursdottir). - the first woman President - current Prime Minister

6. Fact 4 – Waterfalls This country has got many beautiful waterfalls

7. Fact 5 - Population It is a small country with a population of about 300 000 people. Literacy has been universal since the end of the 18th century.

8. Fact 6 - Glaciers 11% of this country’s surface is covered by glaciers. how the glacier is formed A glacier is a large mass of ice. It is formed by compressed snow, which moves slowly under its own weight.

9. People from this country believe that Santa Claus lives in their land! Fact 7 – Santa Claus!

10. Fact 8 - Volcanoes VolcanoWorld Volcano Index It is a volcanic island in the North Atlantic Ocean It is close to the Arctic Circle Volcanic forces are still very active in this country.

11. Fact 9 - Geysers! There are plenty of geysers in this country. This geyser erupts about every 5 to 10 minutes.

12. Fact 10 - Hot Springs! Hot springs and waterfalls - the sole source of electricity in this country.

13. You’ve got it – this is Iceland ! Learn more about Iceland