The Country Quiz: Iceland!

How well do you know the history of Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest? Test out your knowledge here!

 
In which year did Iceland make their first appearance at Eurovision?
 
1986
1988
1989
 
 
Which two artists have given Iceland their two 2nd place Eurovision results?
 
Selma and Yohanna
Yohanna and Brigitta
Yohanna and Inga
 
 
Since Iceland returned to the contest in 2003 after a one year break, how many times has Iceland sent an entry completely in Icelandic language?
 
1 time 
3 times
0 times
 
 
Out of these three entries, which placed highest in a Eurovision final?
 
Euroband
Sjonni’s Friends
Paul Oscar
 
 
Which act gave Iceland the dreaded ‘nul points?’
 
Daníel Ágúst
Two Tricky
Ari Ólafsson
 
 
Which of the following acts has not represented Iceland more than once?
 
Maria Ólafsdóttir
Jónsi
Eiríkur Hauksson
 
 
Bo Halldórsson represented Iceland in 1995, and his daughter also represented Iceland at Eurovision. Which artist is related to Bo Halldórsson?
 
Svala
Yohanna
Regina Ósk (of Euroband)
 
 
How many times has Iceland come last at Eurovision, either in the final or semi-final?
 
3
2
1
 
 
What was the Icelandic title of the song ‘No Prejudice’ by Pollapönk?
 
Enga fordóma
Eitt lag enn
Mundu eftir mér
 
 
Which song does the follow lyric belong to? ‘Gold autumn days must fade to grey’
 
Valentine Lost
Never Forget
Tell Me!
 

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Want to explore more of the Icelandic Eurovision history? Check out our Best of the Bunch: Iceland