The nursery school is the first level in the schooling system, and is for children under the age of compulsory school attendance.

Most commonly, voters vote on election day. If this is not possible, the votes can be cast before election day, in an early voting.

People are legally entitled to a burial plot in the parish where they died, most recently resided, or their relatives wish to have them buried.

An alcohol licence shall grant licences for the production of alcohol, the import of alcohol for the production or sale of alcohol.

From the age of 15, it is possible to apply for a licence to drive mopeds or scooters.

The Health and Wellbeing study evaluates health, well-being and quality of life of Icelanders, as well as regularly measuring the main determinants of health.

Antibiotics prevent death and severe consequences of infectious diseases. Some bacteria, however, are resistant to almost all types of antibiotics.

Map for traffic accident information in Iceland

The DoH monitors prescriptions and promotes the reasonable use of medicinal products. This monitoring is carried out with the Prescription Medicines Register.

Statistics on the use of pharmaceuticals are based on the Prescription Medicines Register