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The text is a transcript of an episode of a TV show called "The Life of Others", which explores the culture, lifestyle and customs of Iceland. The host, Zhanna Badoeva, visits different places and people in Iceland, and compares them with her own experience. She learns about the following topics:
- How Icelanders check their potential partners for family ties on a special website, because the population is very small and interrelated.
- How Icelanders live without surnames, but use patronymics instead.
- How Icelanders enjoy free and high-quality health care, especially for childbirth and maternity leave.
- How Icelandic schools are different from other countries, with barefoot students, outdoor swimming pools, and a limited list of approved names.
- How Icelanders combine two jobs or hobbies, such as being a fisherman and a ballet dancer, or a financier and a horse farmer.
- How Icelanders do not get married, but live together and share property rights.
- How Icelanders use geothermal energy to power their houses and greenhouses, and grow tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries.
- How Icelanders eat shark meat that smells like rotten eggs, and whale meat that is now banned.
- How Icelanders have a peaceful and safe country, without an army or firearms, and with only 200 criminals in prison.
- How Icelanders move to nursing homes when they retire, and pay for their own expenses with their pensions.
The host concludes that life in Iceland is beautiful, quiet and calm, but also lacks some things that she values, such as sunshine, warm days, love, fresh fruits, new faces and entertainments. She says that she loves her own life, and that people will never understand the lives of others.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Johana used a special site to check if Stefan is her relative.
2. Iceland's population is a little more than 350,000.
3. 80% of Iceland's territory is not populated.
4. Icelandic names are chosen from an approved list by a committee.
5. Icelanders use patronymics instead of surnames.
6. Childbirth and postpartum care are free in Iceland.
7. Iceland provides nine-month maternity leave that can be shared between parents.
8. Reykjavik has over 100 schools with 700 or more children each.
9. Schooling in Iceland is free, but parents pay for lunch which costs $4.
10. Swimming lessons are compulsory in Icelandic schools.
11. Iceland earns around $2 billion annually from tourism.
12. The Icelandic economy heavily relies on seafood, especially herring and sharks.
13. The average salary in Iceland is around $3,200 after taxes.
14. Many Icelanders combine two jobs at a time.
15. 65% of children in Iceland are born to unmarried parents.
16. Icelanders check for family ties before marriage using a special website.
17. Most of the year in Iceland is dark and cold with summer temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius.
18. Iceland has been recognized as the most peaceful country and best place for living.
19. There's no army in Iceland, and police do not carry firearms on duty.
20. The average pension in Iceland is around $1,600.
These facts provide insights into various aspects of life in Iceland, including family structure, education, economy, and social services.