Iceland - Interesting facts about the tiny Viking nation

Iceland also called the Republic of Iceland is a Nordic Island Country between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean

Iceland has a population of 332,529 and an area of 103,000 km² (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe

The capital and largest city is Reykjavik and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.

 Interesting facts about the tiny Viking nation

1. There are no ants in Iceland
2. Iceland has more sheep than people
3. There are mor evolcanoes in Iceland than professional footballers
4. 8% of Iceland's population (about 27000)is in France cheering on the national team 
5. The Team's Coach is a Dentist
6. Iceland is the Smallest Country at the 2016 UEFA Euro in France

The intimidating clap and menacing chants of 'huh' performed by Iceland players and fans after victories in Euro 2016 has been likened to a Viking war chant.

But the unusual celebration has an extremely unlikely origin after it was revealed that it was in fact inspired by fans of Scottish club Motherwell.

The thunderous clap, which has become synonymous with Iceland's Euro 2016 success, was inspired by Motherwell fan's version of 'Since I Was Young'

The slow clap was displayed by the national team following Arnor Ingvi Traustason's last-minute winner at Stade de France after Iceland beat Austria 2-1 to qualify from Group F.

Iceland players join fans in their trademark slow clap after beating England in the last 16 of the tournament

Fans mirrored the celebration, where every clap is followed by a loud chant of 'huh', after beating England

The claps increase in speed before the celebration reaches its crescendo and fans and players begin cheering