Surface: The total area of Iceland is 103,000 sq km.
Population: Iceland’s population is about 312,851, with 94% of the population constituting of Norse and Celtic descendents.
System of government: Iceland is a constitutional republic
Capital: With a population of 117,607, Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland.
Religion: Majority of the population belongs to the Lutheran Church of Iceland.
Official Language: Icelandic is the official language; English is also spoken.
Government: Iceland is a constitutional republic
Climate: Iceland has a temperate climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers.
Units of measure and electricity: Iceland follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 HZ.
Time Zone: Iceland’s standard time is the same as GMT.
Currency: Iceland Krona (1 € = 86.17 Íkr)
Travel documents required: Passports are required by nationals with valid identification cards of most EU countries. Visas are not required for nationals of Australia, Canada, USA, UK and other EU countries.
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| Economy |
Iceland’s economy relies heavily on foreign trade. Fisheries and related products constitute the largest proportion of exports, followed by aluminium and animal products. Its chief imports include machinery and equipment, petroleum products, foodstuffs and textiles.
The average daily budget for a tourist in Iceland is about 15,000 Íkr to 25,000 Íkr. If travelling in a group, guesthouses can be a cheaper option to hostels. |
