McDonald’s has changed the world as we know it but not every nation has fallen under the fast-food giant’s spell. Keep reading to find out which countries don’t have any McDonald’s outlets at all.

There’s No McDonald’s In Iceland

In many ways, Iceland is a totally unique country. One of the factors that make this Nordic nation stand out from the rest of the world is the fact that there are no McDonald’s restaurants on the island. Although there used to be McDonald’s outlets in Iceland, these were all closed in 2009 following the collapse of the currency, the Icelandic Krona. Due to the economic issues the country was going through, it became too expensive to keep importing the food products that were required by McDonald’s restaurants.

Typical Icelandic cuisine is quite different from what you’d get at a fast-food chain. It contains ingredients such as fermented and dried fish and often boasts dishes like meat-based soups and fish stew.

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There’s No Market For McDonald’s In Cambodia

McDonald’s has taken off in many Asian countries, including Japan and South Korea. But there are still plenty of Asian nations where you won’t find the fast-food chain, including North Korea and Cambodia. Despite being home to more than 16 million people, there’s just not a market for McDonald’s in Cambodia, a country that boasts seafood dishes, rice dishes, and dishes made using local tropical fruits. The country does welcome some fast-food chains, including KFC, Burger King, and Dairy Queen. There are a number of rumors theorizing why McDonald’s has not appeared in a country where there is a market for other fast-food chains, ranging from a lack of space to open the minimum number of outlets to pressure from the owner of the Burger King franchises. NEXT: 10 Of The Unhealthiest Fast Food Chains Around The World (10 In The USA Alone)