General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Official Name (Native)
Lýðveldið Ísland (
Icelandic )
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
N: 66.5346, S: 63.3933, W: -24.5465, E: -13.4958
Coordinates of Capital
Reykjavík (64.1475, -21.935)
Terrain
mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, icefields coast deeply indented by bays and fiords
Climate
temperate moderated by North Atlantic Current mild, windy winters damp, cool summers
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Urban Areas
Akranes Akureyri Borgarnes Dalvik Grindavik Hella Holmavik Husavik Hvammstangi Hveragerdi Show more
Nationality
Noun: Icelander(s) Adjective: Icelandic
Distribution
Iceland is almost entirely urban, with half of the population located in and around the capital of Reykjavik; smaller clusters are primarily found along the coast in the north and west
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Lofsongur" (Song of Praise)
National Holiday
Independence Day, 17 June (1944)
National Symbols
gyrfalcon
National Colors
blue, white, red
National Dish
Hákarl, Þorramatur
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
ISK
–
Icelandic Króna (kr) GDP
$26.455 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.