That article is communicating a false impression -- 49 is not a very large number, but that's more then enough liquor stores ("vinbudins", similar in function t

That article is communicating a false impression -- 49 is not a very large number, but that's more then enough liquor stores ("vinbudins", similar in function to Sweden's "systembolagets") for a very small country. Additionally, that's just take-home liquor; Iceland has many bars and restaurants, as well as many places that sell low-alcohol beer.