Iceland is an island nation in Europe with a population of 341,000 and an area of 103,000 km². Its capital is Reykjavik, Icelandic is the official language, and it is a republic. Iceland is a member of NATO, the Schengen Area.
Key facts
ContinentEurope
CapitalReykjavik
Population341,000
Area103,000 km²
LanguageIcelandic
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyIcelandic Krona
GDP/capita$74000
Independence1944
Geography
Island nationHas coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesTundra / Arctic regionsLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Norwegian Sea, Arctic
MountainsScandinavian Mountains
Geo. linesArctic Circle
Economy & Resources
AgriculturePotatoes
EnergyGeothermal, Hydropower
Memberships
NATO
Schengen Area
🎯 How to identify Iceland in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Iceland efficiently:
Is the country located in Europe?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
✅ Yes
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of NATO?
✅ Yes
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