Iceland 🇮🇸
Iceland 🇮🇸: capital Reykjavik, population 370,000, located in Europe. Currency: Icelandic Krona (kr). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Reykjavik
- Population: 370,000
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Icelandic
- Currency: Icelandic Krona (kr)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Iceland
- Area: 103,000 km² (39,769 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Europe
- Island nation
- People: Icelander
- Internet domain: .is
Fun Facts About Iceland
- Has no standing army.
- Home to the world's oldest parliament, founded in 930 AD.
- Its geothermal energy heats 90% of homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iceland known for?
Iceland is known for several things — Has no standing army; Home to the world's oldest parliament, founded in 930 AD; Its geothermal energy heats 90% of homes.
How big is Iceland?
Iceland covers about 103,000 square kilometers (39,769 square miles), in the Northern Europe region.
Is Iceland landlocked?
Iceland is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Iceland called?
People from Iceland are called Icelander.
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
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