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Iceland

Ísland

Northern Europe, Europe

Icelandic

Iceland (Ísland) is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 391,810 and an area of 103,000 km², the capital city is Reykjavik. The official language is Icelandic. The national currency is the Icelandic króna (kr ISK).

Quick Facts

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Reykjavik
Capital
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391,810
Population
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103,000 km²
Area
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kr ISK
Currency
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+354
Dial Code
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.is
TLD

Economy

Iceland has a GDP per capita of $86,041, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$86,041
GNI per Capita$82,200

Geography

Iceland is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 65.00°N, 18.00°W. It has no land borders. The highest point is Hvannadalshnúkur at 2,110 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates65.00°N, 18.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointHvannadalshnúkur
2,110 m
🏞️ Longest RiverÞjórsá
230 km
TimezonesUTC

Speed Limits

General road speed limits in Iceland are 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on rural roads.

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50
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80
km/h · Rural

General speed limits. Local exceptions may apply. Source: Wikidata.

UNESCO World Heritage

Iceland is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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2

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Iceland, including Kópavogsvöllur with a capacity of 5,501 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumKópavogsvöllur
5,501 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Iceland

What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
What is the population of Iceland?
Iceland has a population of approximately 391,810 people.
What currency does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (kr ISK).
What language is spoken in Iceland?
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.
What is the area of Iceland?
Iceland covers a total area of 103,000 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Iceland?
The GDP per capita of Iceland is approximately $86,041.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Iceland have?
Iceland has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)