Iceland
A volcanic island parked between two continental plates, where geysers, glaciers and lava fields share the neighbourhood. Iceland runs almost entirely on the heat and water beneath its own feet.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS ◢
A blue field bearing a white-edged red Nordic cross. The colours evoke the island itself: blue for the mountains and ocean, white for its snow and ice, and red for its volcanic fire.
Iceland FACTS ◢
| Capital | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 364,260 |
| Area | 103,004 km² |
| Population density | 4 /km² |
| Currency | Icelandic króna (ISK) kr |
| Official language | Icelandic |
| Calling code | +354 |
| Internet TLD | .is |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | IS / ISL |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- Nearly all of its heat and electricity come from geothermal and hydro power, tapping the volcanoes underneath.
- It was long one of the very few countries on Earth with no mosquitoes at all, until the first were finally detected there in 2025.
- The Althing, founded in 930 AD, is one of the world's oldest surviving parliaments.
- The word 'geyser' comes from Geysir, a hot spring in the Icelandic countryside.
- It sits astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart.
Iceland FAQ ◢
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík.
What is the population of Iceland?
Iceland has a population of about 364,260.
What currency does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK).
What languages are spoken in Iceland?
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.
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