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Iceland flag Iceland

Land of Fire and Ice

Overview

A volcanic island nation on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, offering geysers, glaciers, and the Northern Lights, with a small but highly literate and progressive society.

Geographic Context

Region
Europe
Subregion
Northern Europe
Land Area
103,000 km²
Capital
Reykjavik
Languages
Icelandic
Currencies
Icelandic króna (kr)

At a Glance

81
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
55
Freedom
94
Security
94
Life Expectancy
82.6 yrs
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Urbanization
94%
Cost Index
106
Housing Index
95
Healthcare Access
60/100

Climate

Average Temperature
2.6°C
Average AQI
16

Most Temperate Cities

1 Sandgerði 5.3°C
2 Reykjanesbær 5.3°C
3 Keflavík 5.3°C
4 Garður 5.3°C
5 Vogar 5.3°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 Borgarfjarðarhreppur 3 AQI
2 Akrahreppur 6 AQI
3 Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður 6 AQI
4 Skagabyggð 6 AQI
5 Akureyri 6 AQI

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025

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