Iceland — a land of volcanoes, glaciers, and average cricketers, lacking strategic resources
The Icelandic cricket association expressed relief that Donald Trump has no plans to seize Iceland. Unlike Venezuela, rich in oil, and Greenland, with rare earth minerals, Iceland "only has volcanoes, glaciers, and mediocre cricket players," making it less attractive from a geopolitical perspective.
This unexpected statement highlights how simple national symbols can become subjects of international humour. It also emphasizes the difference in natural resources that shape great powers’ interests across various geographical regions.
For Iceland, the absence of strategic resources may mean less attention from global players, but the country maintains its unique natural landscape and cultural identity, setting it apart on the world stage.
