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Iceland — silhouette, capital and facts
Iceland is in Europe and its capital is Reykjavík. With about 370 thousand people and 103,000 km², it ranks 106th in area and 172nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Iceland, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 370 thousand
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Language
- Icelandic
- Currency
- Icelandic króna
- Flag colors
- blue, white, red
Borders
Iceland has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Iceland
- Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates drift apart.
- The Althing, founded around 930, is one of the oldest parliaments in the world still in operation.
- Icelandic surnames are usually patronymics: the son of Jón is, for example, Jónsson.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík.
Which continent is Iceland in?
Iceland is in Europe.
Which countries border Iceland?
Iceland has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Iceland?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Iceland is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Iceland?
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates drift apart. The Althing, founded around 930, is one of the oldest parliaments in the world still in operation. Icelandic surnames are usually patronymics: the son of Jón is, for example, Jónsson.
More countries in Europe
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Iceland. It is only an approximation.
- Bulgaria — Sofia, Europe
- Romania — Bucharest, Europe
- Switzerland — Bern, Europe
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