Iceland: flag, capital and facts
Iceland is a country in Northern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Reykjavik. Population — 386,506. Area — 103,000 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Iceland
Blue with a red-and-white cross.
The capital of Iceland — Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland. Reykjavik means 'smoky bay' — steam rising from hot springs.
Facts about Iceland
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 386,506
- Area
- 103,000 km²
- Currency
- ISK (kr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 65°, -18°
How to remember the name
The nameIceland is the 'land of ice' with volcanoes and geysers too.
Did you know?
There are no mosquitoes in Iceland.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Iceland — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Northern Europe
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