🇮🇸 Iceland

About Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 390,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being at a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.

At a Glance

Travel Advisory

Currency & Economy

Currency

Icelandic króna (ISK)

Exchange Rate

1 USD = 125.11 ISK

GDP

$33.3B

GDP per Capita

$86,041

Development

Life Expectancy

82.6 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Europe

Capital

Reykjavik

Area

103,000 km²

Population

391,810

Timezone

UTC

Languages

Icelandic

Calling Code

+354

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

IS