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Iceland

Iceland is a country in Northern Europe with its capital in Reykjavik.

Capital
Reykjavik
Region
Northern Europe, Europe
Population
391,810
Languages
Icelandic
Currency
Icelandic króna (kr)
Area
103,000 km²
Borders
No land borders

💡 Smallest population of any NATO member; one of the few countries with no army.

About the flag

Its colours are often said to reflect the island itself: red for volcanic fire, white for ice and snow, and blue for the sky, sea and mountains.

How to spot it: Blue field with a red Nordic cross outlined in white; Norway is the reverse, with a blue cross on red.

Often confused with: 🇳🇴 Norway

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