Iceland

About Iceland

Capital

Reykjavík

Continent

Independence Date

17 June 1944

Official Language	Icelandic
Second Language	English, Danish
Population	~390,000
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#11
Dialing Code	354
Country TLD	.is

Iceland Overview

Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland) is a Nordic island nation located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Greenland and Norway. Known for its stunning natural landscapes of volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, and waterfalls, Iceland offers some of the world’s most unique geological and scenic wonders. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík.

Iceland is one of the most developed countries in the world, consistently ranking high in human development, equality, and environmental quality. The economy is powered by renewable energy, tourism, fishing, and technology. The country runs almost entirely on geothermal and hydroelectric power.

The Icelandic Krona (ISK) is the national currency, and Icelandic is the official language. Despite its name, Iceland’s climate is milder than expected, thanks to the warm North Atlantic Current. The country is famous for natural attractions like the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Northern Lights, and Vatnajökull Glacier.

Quick Facts About Iceland

Coordinates	64.9631° N, 19.0208° W
Bordering Countries	None (island nation)
Region / Continent	Europe (Nordic Region)
Total Area	~103,000 sq km
Population Density	~4 people per sq km
Highest Point	Hvannadalshnúkur – 2,110 m
Major Rivers	Þjórsá, Ölfusá, Jökulsá á Fjöllum
Climate Type	Subarctic and oceanic; cool summers and mild winters
Famous For	Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, volcanoes, geysers
Major Landmarks	Reykjavík, Golden Circle, Gullfoss, Þingvellir National Park
Official Language	Icelandic
Currency	Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Government Type	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Time Zone	UTC±0
Major Exports	Fish, aluminum, tourism, software
Visitor Entry	Visa-free for Schengen Area and many nationalities