🚧 BETA — More countries, languages & features coming soon
🌍Overview👥Population📐Geography✈️Travel💡Facts🗣️Language

🇮🇸 Iceland Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Iceland is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 103,000 km² and has a coastline of 4,970 km. It is an island nation with no land borders.

📐 Geographic Statistics

🌍
Continent
Europe
geographical region
📍
Region
Northern Europe
sub-region
📐
Total Area
103,000 km²
land coverage
🏙️
Pop. Density
3.6/km²
people per km²
🌊
Coastline
4,970 km
total shore length
🕐
Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1944
established
🌡️
Climate
Subarctic, mild coastal, harsh inland
general type

Location and Position

Iceland is situated in Northern Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 4,970 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Iceland covers a total area of 103,000 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 376K across this area, the population density is 3.6/km². The capital city is Reykjavík.

Climate

The climate of Iceland is subarctic, mild coastal, harsh inland. The best time to visit is generally June–August (midnight sun), September–March (Northern Lights), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Iceland located?

Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe. The capital city is Reykjavík.

How large is Iceland?

Iceland has a total area of 103,000 km² with a population density of 3.6/km².

What countries border Iceland?

Iceland is an island nation and has no land borders.

What is the climate of Iceland?

The climate of Iceland is Subarctic, mild coastal, harsh inland. The best time to visit is June–August (midnight sun), September–March (Northern Lights).

What timezone is Iceland in?

Iceland observes UTC+0 timezone.

🌍 Back to Iceland Overview