The flag of Iceland has a blue field with a large white-edged red cross that extends to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

Iceland

Iceland

Northern EuropeISISL

Population

366.43K

Capital

Reykjavik

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Iceland
Official Name
Iceland
Region
Northern Europe
Population
366.43K

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
IS
Alpha-3 Code
ISL
Olympic Code
352
Area
103,000 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC

Languages

Icelandic

Continents

Europe

Currencies

  • kr - Icelandic króna (ISK)

International Associations

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) European Economic Area (EEA) European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Geographic Location

Coordinates: -21.94°, 64.14°

Iceland is located in , specifically in the Northern Europe region. It has no land borders with other countries.

About Iceland

The capital city, Reykjavik, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Icelandic.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.