Northern Europe, island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the United Kingdom.
Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functio ...
Longitude: -18
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Iceland:
4,723.233 km
Terrain:
Mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, icefields; coast deeply indented by bays and fiords.
Natural Resources:
Fish, hydropower, geothermal power, diatomite.
Industries:
Tourism, fish processing; aluminum smelting; geothermal power, hydropower; medical/pharmaceutical products.
Population: 364,036
Iceland is almost entirely urban with half of the population located in and around the capital of Reykjavik; smaller clusters are primarily found along the coast in the north and west.
Area: 103,000 km2
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania; about the same size as Kentucky
Strategic location between Greenland and Europe; westernmost European country; Reykjavik is the northernmost national capital in the world; more land covered by glaciers than in all of continental Europe.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| isl | Icelandic |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| ISK | Icelandic króna | kr |
Capital City: Reykjavik
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:42 pm (GMT)
The flag of Iceland has a blue field with a large white-edged red cross that extends to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.
Bordering Countries
Iceland has no bordering countries.
Iceland is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Iceland
You're in for a treat! Iceland is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to August. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning natural landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Unique geothermal activity
- Unpredictable weather
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited daylight during winter
- 2.8MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Icelandic cuisine features seafood, lamb, and dairy.
- Popular dishes include skyr and hákarl.
- Freshly caught fish and local beers are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Blue Lagoon
- Explore the Golden Circle
- See the Northern Lights
Snow