Geography
Iceland is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 65, -18; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Europe
Iceland
Iceland is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 391.8 thousand
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Official language
- Icelandic
- Calling code
- +354
- Internet TLD
- .is
- Time zone
- UTC
Iceland map preview: 65.00, -18.00
People and Culture
Iceland uses Icelandic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Iceland varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Iceland is recorded with the official name Iceland. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Reykjavik
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Reykjavik
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Iceland is grouped under Europe.
- Iceland has a listed area of 103,000 km².
- Iceland is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Iceland
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
What continent is Iceland in?
Iceland is in Europe.
What currency does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna.
What language is spoken in Iceland?
Icelandic is listed for Iceland in this database.