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Iceland
Capital: ReykjavikMeet Iceland
Iceland is in Europe, and its capital is Reykjavik. Study the flag in its correct proportions, then connect its design with the country's location and outline.
Outline of Iceland
Capital and coordinates
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Region
- Europe
- Latitude
- 64.15° N
- Longitude
- 21.94° W
- Country code
- IS
- Collection
- 198 destinations
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The flag of Iceland
This is the national flag of Iceland. Observe its colours, layout and symbols, then connect the design with the country's location and capital.
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Geography
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An island of fire and ice
Iceland is a volcanic North Atlantic island where active volcanoes, lava fields and hot springs occur near large glaciers. Fire and ice meet because the island has strong underground heat yet lies at high latitude. Glacial rivers and volcanic landforms create its striking landscape.
[1]A boundary where plates pull apart
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian plates move apart, with an additional strong magma supply below. Earthquakes and eruptions recur along rift zones—the exposed part of a mountain chain that continues under the ocean.
[1]Ocean currents soften the cold
Despite its high latitude, Iceland's surrounding ocean and warm currents keep winters milder than continental interiors. Strong winds, changeable weather and glaciated uplands remain important. Most people live near the coast, linking settlement with ports, fisheries and geothermal heat.
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Questions about Iceland
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
Where is Iceland?
Iceland is in Europe, at approximately 64.15° N, 21.94° W.
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