Iceland: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Iceland

Iceland is a country in Northern Europe. Its capital is Reykjavik. It covers about 103,000 km² (39,769 sq mi). The official language is Icelandic. Iceland has no land borders with other countries.

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Iceland at a glance

Capital
Reykjavik
Region
Northern Europe (Europe)
Area
103,000 km² (39,769 sq mi)
Official language
Icelandic
Currency
Icelandic króna (kr)
People
Icelander
Calling code
+354
Internet domain
.is
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.

Iceland is in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (kr).

The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.

Iceland has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).