Iceland: flag, capital, currency and history
Iceland is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Reykjavik. The currency is the Icelandic kr贸na. Languages spoken include Icelandic.
Quick facts about Iceland
- Official name
- Iceland
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Region
- Europe, Northern Europe
- Currency
- Icelandic kr贸na (ISK, kr)
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Calling code
- +354
- Internet domain
- .is
- Area
- 103,000 km虏 (39,769 sq mi)
- Land borders
- None (island or surrounded by water)
- Demonym
- Icelander
- National day
- National Day, June 17
Flag of Iceland
Download the flag of Iceland as a scalable SVG or as a PNG in three sizes. The flag emoji is 馃嚠馃嚫.
History of Iceland
Iceland was uninhabited until Norse settlers, along with some Gaelic people, arrived from the late 9th century. The settlers founded the Althing, a general assembly, around 930. In 1262 Icelanders accepted the Norwegian king, and the island later came under Danish rule through the union of the Nordic crowns. Iceland became a sovereign kingdom in union with Denmark in 1918 and declared itself a republic on 17 June 1944. It joined NATO in 1949 as a founding member and is part of the European Economic Area. Reykjavik is the capital.
Key dates
- c. 874Traditional date of the first permanent Norse settlement in Iceland.
- c. 930The Althing, an assembly of free men, is established.
- 1262Icelandic leaders accept the rule of the Norwegian king.
- 1918Iceland becomes a sovereign kingdom in a personal union with Denmark.
- 1944Iceland proclaims itself a republic on 17 June.
- 1949Iceland becomes a founding member of NATO.
- 1994The Agreement on the European Economic Area enters into force for Iceland.
A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.
Currency of Iceland
Iceland uses the Icelandic kr贸na (ISK, kr). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
What currency does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the Icelandic kr贸na (ISK, symbol kr).
What languages are spoken in Iceland?
Languages used in Iceland include Icelandic.
What is the calling code of Iceland?
The international calling code of Iceland is +354. Its internet domain is .is.
Which countries border Iceland?
Iceland has no land borders and is surrounded by water.
On which continent is Iceland?
Iceland is in Europe, in the region of Northern Europe.
What is the national day of Iceland?
Iceland marks National Day on June 17.
More countries in Northern Europe
Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).