Iceland 🇮🇸 is a fascinating country located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Iceland, it is home to roughly 386,506 people and covers an area of about 103,000 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Iceland — its capital Reykjavik, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Iceland on the map
Iceland lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 103,000 square kilometres, it ranks 109th in the world by total area.
Iceland has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Reykjavik serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Iceland has to offer.
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Population and languages of Iceland
Iceland is home to approximately 386,506 residents — the 179th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Icelanders.
The main language spoken here is Icelandic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Iceland rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Iceland
The official currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK, symbol kr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Iceland is +354. Websites from the country typically use the .is internet domain.
If Iceland came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Reykjavik) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Iceland
- Iceland's flag emoji is 🇮🇸 — its two-letter country code is IS and its three-letter code is ISL.
- Iceland covers 103,000 km², ranking 109th in the world by area.
- With about 386,506 people, Iceland holds the 179th spot in the world population ranking.
- Iceland is a member state of the United Nations.
- Iceland is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Iceland — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Iceland?
- The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
- What is the population of Iceland?
- Iceland has a population of approximately 386,506 people, ranking 179th in the world.
- Where is Iceland located?
- Iceland is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Iceland?
- The main language spoken in Iceland is Icelandic.
- What currency is used in Iceland?
- Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK).
