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Country in Europe

Iceland

Iceland belongs to Europe. The capital city is Reykjavik.

CapitalReykjavik
LanguageIcelandic
CurrencyIcelandic króna
Population392k

Key Facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Nordic
GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary republic
Independence1944
Area103,000 km2
Population density3/km2
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Calling code+354
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.959
Safety index
79.0
Internet access
98%
Life expectancy
83.2

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Hvannadalshnukur2,110 m
Bardarbunga2,009 m
Kverkfjoll1,920 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity67%
  • No religion29%
  • Other3%
  • Islam1%

Why Visit

Northern LightsLong winter nights and low light pollution offer spectacular aurora displays.
Geysers and Hot SpringsStrokkur erupts every few minutes; the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal icon.
Midnight SunSummer days are virtually endless, with 24-hour daylight in June.
Glacier HikingVatnajokull — Europe's largest glacier — offers guided ice walking and ice caves.
Dramatic LandscapesVolcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls and black sand beaches in one island.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Reykjavik
131k
Kopavogur
38k
Hafnarfjordur
30k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
12CJul avg.
800 mmYearly rainfall
Subarctic / OceanicClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyIcelandic króna
Official languageIcelandic
National day17 June
Electricity230V, Type C/F